This study aims to examine the cultural traditions, historical experiences, and political symbolism reflected in the naming systems of China’s aerospace development. China’s aerospace endeavors extend beyond mere technological exploration; through carefully crafted naming strategies, they uniquely integrate traditional Chinese culture with modern technological advancement, conveying profound cultural meanings and political messages. Firstly, from the perspective of Chinese mythology and traditional philosophical thought, this paper analyzes the cultural symbolism embedded in aerospace names such as “Tiangong,” “Shenzhou,” “Chang’e,” “Yutu,” and “Zhurong.” It explores how these traditional elements combine with modern technologies to strengthen the cultural identity and national pride of the Chinese public regarding their country’s aerospace achievements. Secondly, this paper delves into the historical experiences and political implications embodied in the naming of the “Long March” series rockets and the “Dongfanghong” satellite, illustrating how these naming strategies effectively preserve China’s revolutionary history and emphasize socialist ideology and national political symbolism. Finally, this study suggests that the cultural and political dimensions of China’s aerospace naming strategies have successfully enhanced domestic cohesion and shaped China’s distinctive aerospace image on the international stage.

目 錄
1.緒論
    1.1 中國航天發展的歷史演變
    1.2 研究目的與方法論
2.中國航天發展命名中所反映的神話與傳統思想
    2.1 航天探索中的神話與歷史
    2.2 月球探測的文化象徵
    2.3 火星探測的文化象徵
3.中國航天發展命名中所體現的歷史經驗與政治象徵
    3.1 長征系列火箭與中國革命史
    3.2 東方紅與中國第一顆人造衛星
4.結論

• 金和英(慶星大學中國學系助教授、中國國家教育部人文社會科學重點研究基地華東師範大學中國文字研究與應用中心兼職研究員) | Hwa-young KIM