The paper introduces the American space science strategic planning, the layout of its science programs and its development mechanism at first. Then it concludes with several suggestions advices for China to accelerate its space science. Despite the huge difference between China and US, we propose that, with the growing importance attached to Chinese space science, it is necessary to think highly of strategic planning and its authority, to insist on the national cause of space science programs, with worldwide openness at the same time, and to foster space science missions in more extensive involvements.

Space science in America  /  space science strategic planning  /  space development model