Despite the challenges and uncertainties on Earth, humanity has always had a dream of reaching out beyond the stars. As we see countries and alliances de-coupling and breaking up, it's more important than ever to hold onto collective thinking and common goals. As the 2022 International Astronautical Congress is held in Paris, CGTN and the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) have joined hands to co-produce the special program "Space Exploration for a Shared Future" where experts, professionals and space enthusiasts from all over the world share their thoughts and expertise together.