Speaker Biography
Chang Liang currently serves as Director of the Microsatellite Overall Institute at the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is a recipient of the Shanghai Oriental Talent Program (Top-notch Project) and a Standing Committee Member of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). With over 20 years of experience in technological exploration and applied research in the aerospace sector, he has held key positions including Chief Designer of Tianxing-1 Satellite, Chief Engineer of the Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) SAR Satellite Project, Chief Engineer of the Low-Cost Cargo Transportation System for the Space Station, Principal Investigator of the Quantum Microsatellite Project, Principal Investigator of the Low Earth Orbit Space Control and Maintenance Integrated Demonstration Project, and Principal Investigator of the China-Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite System. At the professional level, he serves as a member of the First Equipment Test and Evaluation Advisory Committee of the State Council and the Central Military Commission, a member of the Military Professional Standardization Technical Committee, a member of the Software and Systems Engineering Committee of the National Information Technology Standardization Technical Committee, a member of the CCF Technical Committee on Dependable Computing in Harsh Environments, and Deputy Director of the Computer Committee of the Shanghai Astronautical Society, providing recommendations and technical support for the development of aerospace and information technology. He has published over 50 papers in journals such as Nature, IEEE, and AIAA Journal, and holds more than 40 authorized patents in areas including microsatellites, very low earth orbit satellites, and intelligent control.
Lecture Time & Venue
Time: October 28, 2025, 10:00
Venue: Lecture Hall 136, Teaching Building No. 5
Lecture Title
The International Development of Aerospace and Reflections on Language Models for Manned Spaceflight
Lecture Abstract
This lecture aims to systematically examine the trajectory of international development in the aerospace sector and explore the core requirements of manned spaceflight for large language model technologies. It will outline the global competitive landscape characterized by multipolarization, commercialization, and application-driven development in aerospace, analyzing the coexistence of forces such as U.S. commercial aerospace and European efforts, as well as the complex undertones of cooperation with China. Building on this foundation, the lecture will focus on China's international aerospace practices, using commercial cases such as the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and remote sensing satellites, as well as scientific cooperation initiatives, to illustrate a clear path of transformation from participant to key contributor. Finally, the discussion will look to the future, delving into the trend of manned spaceflight as a new frontier for in-depth international cooperation. It will examine how developing domain-specific language models that deeply integrate aerospace expertise and enable intelligent collaboration is not only crucial for overcoming language barriers but also serves as a strategic cornerstone for enhancing mission efficiency and ensuring the success of long-duration orbital missions.
