2019 was a dynamic year for China's aerospace program. At the end of the year, the successful launch of the Long March 5 Rocket marked a huge step forward.

In early 2019, the Chang'e-4 lunar probe made an unprecedented landing on the rarely seen far side of the moon and took its first ever image. However, China's ambitions to explore outer space don't stop there. 

In a blue paper published Friday, authorities reviewed the aerospace development of China in 2019 and also laid out a blueprint for the year ahead. 

In 2020, the Long March Rocket is expected to see at least three major launches, including carrying the Chang'e lunar probe for a complete sample-gathering trip between the moon and Earth, undertaking China's first self-developed Mars exploration and contributing a core part of a future space station. Experts say that, if successful, China's space exploration will start a new chapter. 

This year will be an intensive one for China's space mission two years after a failed launch, while experts say they have the confidence to overcome the challenges on the way. 

According to the Blue Paper, space has become the new arena for major countries. With traditional leaders flexing their muscles, China is also catching up with its skyrocketing self-developed aerospace technologies. Authorities say China's rising aerospace technology will help to build a peaceful and more secure aerospace environment.