About National Space Science Data Center
In order to better support the national scientific and technical innovation, economic and social development, and national security, in June 2019, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) issued a decree, announcing the establishment of 20 National Science Data Centers as important carriers for the open sharing of scientific data in China. Accordingly, the National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) become the only state-level data center in space science in China. NSSDC is classified as ‘Foundational Support-focused National Science, Technology, and Innovation Bases’, which is supported by the National Space Science Center of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and operated jointly with the National Astronomical Observatories of CAS, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the National Time Service Center of CAS, and the Computer Network Information Center of CAS.
Missions and VisionsWe are committed to promoting standardized governance, high-quality construction and open sharing of data resources in space science, developing an ecosystem for innovative application of scientific data, exploring the transformation of research paradigm of data-driven science, and enhancing the strategic value of science data. We aim to establish an internationally renowned scientific data center by benchmarking against international world-class data centers, become an important scientific and technical infrastructure and interdisciplinary talent highland in space science, and provide strong support for the scientific and technical innovation, economic and social development, and space power construction.
Main TasksWe will undertake the task of data archiving derived from science and technology programs and projects: We will undertake the task of archiving the science data resources and academic paper associated data resources generated by national science and technology programs and projects, national major projects, and national observatory in space science.
We will promote the supply of high-quality space science data products: We will carry out standardized collation of science data, establish a systematic science databases, control the quality of data products, and form credible, convenient, reliable and long-term available data products in space science field.
We will carry out science data security management and cross-border flow: We will carry out theoretical and methodological research on science data security management, formulate standard specifications such as guidelines for space science data security classification, explore new modes for international cooperation, and attach importance to both "bringing in" and "going out" of data resources.
We will promote the open sharing of science data according to laws and regulations: We will take "being open as a normal state, and not being open as an exception", promote the FAIR of science data and the open access to scientific research findings, promote the timely opening of the data of national science and technology programs and projects according to laws and regulations, and continually expand the scale of data users.
We will serve national strategies and needs of scientific research innovation: We will serve the national innovation-driven development strategy, support the major needs such as "the four orientations", and provide technical support and data services for national major tasks, scientific research and innovation, social livelihood, national security, and science popularization and education.
We will construct big data infrastructure for space science: We will construct an open research service platform, provide users with ubiquitous data retrieval and application services, implement hierarchical storage of data, and ensure data security and long-term availability.
We will create an ecosystem for innovative application of science data: We will cooperate with front-line scientific research teams to research and develop core technologies for big data analysis, mining and application in space science in combination with national major tasks, develop data application software tools, and improve data application benefits.
We will strengthen international exchanges, cooperation and inter-disciplinary talent cultivation: On the premise of ensuring national security, we will extensively participate in the activities of international data organizations, build a Chinese brand of data warehousing in international space science, and cultivate inter-disciplinary talents in data science and various disciplines.
Organization Structure
NSSDC adopts a director responsibility system under the leadership of an administrative council. It is composed of the Administrative Council, the Director, the Expert Committee and the User Committee, and has the Office, the Data Resources Department and the Technology Department.
NSSDC Organization Structure
Administrative Council
| Name | Institute | |
| Chairman | WANG Chi | National Space Science Center, CAS |
| Vice Chairmen | ZOU Ziming | National Space Science Center, CAS |
| LI Chunlai | National Astronomical Observatories, CAS | |
| Committee Member | HUANG Fang | University of Science and Technology of China |
| YANG Xuhai | National Time Service Center, CAS | |
| ZHOU Yuanchun | Computer Network Information Center, CAS |
NSSDC Director and Deputy Director
| Name | Institute | |
| Director | ZOU Ziming | National Space Science Center, CAS |
| Deputy Director | FENG Xueshang | National Space Science Center, CAS |
| ZUO Wei | National Astronomical Observatories, CAS | |
| TONG Jizhou | National Space Science Center, CAS |
Office
| Office Chief | TANG Weiwei | National Space Science Center, CAS |
Expert Committee
The Expert Committee is the business guidance and consulting team of NSSDC. It is composed of well-known experts in space science and big data technology at home and abroad.
| Name | Institute | |
| Chairman | GUO Huadong | Aerospace Information Research Institute, CAS |
| Vice-chairmen | GU Yidong | Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, CAS |
| DOU Xiankang | National Natural Science Foundation of China | |
| Committee Member | OUYANG Ziyuan | Institute of Geochemistry, CAS |
| WANG Shui | University of Science and Technology of China | |
| SUN Jiulin | Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research，CAS | |
| TU Chuanyi | Peking University | |
| WEI Fengsi | National Space Science Center, CAS | |
| WANG Chi | National Space Science Center, CAS | |
| CAO Jinbin | Beihang University | |
| CHEN Enhong | University of Science and Technology of China | |
| CHEN Gang | Institute of High Energy Physics, CAS | |
| GAN Weiqun | Purple Mountain Observatory, CAS | |
| GONG Jiancun | Innovation Academy for Microsatellites, CAS | |
| LI Jianhui | Computer Network Information Center, CAS | |
| LI Guoqing | Aerospace Information Research Institute, CAS | |
| LIU Jianjun | National Astronomical Observatories, CAS | |
| LIU Jianzhong | Institute of Geochemistry, CAS | |
| MENG Xin | National Space Science Center, CAS | |
| SHEN Xuhui | National Institute of Natural Hazards, MEMC | |
| SUN Yueqiang | National Space Science Center, CAS | |
| WANG Yuming | University of Science and Technology of China | |
| WU Ji | National Space Science Center, CAS | |
| WEI Jianyan | National Astronomical Observatories, CAS | |
| XIONG Hui | Rutgers University | |
| XIONG Shaolin | Institute of High Energy Physics, CAS | |
| XU Jiyao | National Space Science Center, CAS | |
| YANG Zhen | National Space Science Center, CAS | |
| YUAN Weimin | National Astronomical Observatories, CAS | |
| ZHANG Keke | Macau University of Science and Technology | |
| ZHANG Shuangnan | Institute of High Energy Physics, CAS | |
| ZHANG Xiaoxin | National Satellite Meteorological Center, CMA | |
| ZHAO Yongheng | National Astronomical Observatories, CAS | |
| ZONG Qiugang | Peking University | |
| ZOU Yongliao | National Space Science Center, CAS |
User Committee
The User Committee is mainly responsible for giving consultations, evaluation and suggestions on the operation services of NSSDC.
| Name | Institute | |
| Director | CAO Jinbin | Beihang University |
| Deputy Director | SONG Liming | Institute of High Energy Physics, CAS |
| LI Hui | National Space Science Center, CAS | |
| ZHANG Tielong | Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen | |
| ZHANG Baocheng | Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, CAS | |
| Committee Member | GUO Jianhua | Purple Mountain Observatory, CAS |
| Zeren Zhima | National Institute of Natural Hazards, MEMC | |
| WU Xuebing | Peking University | |
| FENG Hua | Tsinghua University | |
| ZHANG binbin | Nanjing University | |
| YUAN Yefei | University of Science and Technology of China | |
| LIU Rui | University of Science and Technology of China | |
| GU Shengyang | Wuhan University | |
| FENG Wuhu | University of Leeds | |
| GUO Jianguang | National Satellite Meteorological Center, CMA | |
| FU Huishan | Beihang University | |
| LE Huijun | Institute of Geology and Geophysics, CAS | |
| HAN Desheng | Tongji University | |
| LI Hui | Purple Mountain Observatory, CAS | |
| HE Jiansen | Peking University | |
| ZHANG Beichen | Polar Research Institute of China | |
| ZHONG Ruofei | Capital Normal University | |
| LIU Yang | National Space Science Center, CAS | |
| LING Zongcheng | Shandong University, Weihai | |
| LIN Yangting | Institute of Geology and Geophysics, CAS | |
| XIAO Long | China University of Geosciences，Wuhan | |
| LI Xiongyao | Institute of Geochemistry, CAS | |
| KONG Dali | Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, CAS | |
| ZHU Yaguang | State Key Laboratory of Astronautic Dynamics, China Xi'an Satellite Control Center | |
| HAO Ming | Second Monitoring Center, China Earthquake Administration |
Talent Team
NSSDC has a talent team with reasonable echelon formation and professional academic background, and has a staff of 99, including 1 distinguished researcher of CAS, 1 distinguished young scholar, 1 excellent young scientist, 1 young tip-top talent of the Ten Thousand Talents Program, and 9 leaders of major projects.
In terms of the professional background, 71% of the staff have majored in space science, such as in space physics, space astronomy, planetary science and space geoscience, 17% have majored in computer application, and 10% have majored in signal and information processing, electronic science and technology, and the like. In terms of the age structure, 17% of the staff are over 45 years old, 47% are 35-45 years old, and 36% are 25-35 years old. In terms of educational structure, 57% of the staff have a doctor's degree, 29% have a master's degree, 12% have a bachelor's degree, and 2% have a college degree.