On the morning of January 27, the inauguration ceremony for the School of Interstellar Navigation at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences took place at the Memorial Hall dedicated to the 'Two Bombs and One Satellite' achievement, signifying the school's official inception. Leading the institution as dean is Academician Zhu Junqiang, who also serves as the Director of the Bureau of Strategic High-Tech Research at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The forthcoming 10 to 20 years represent a pivotal era for exponential growth in China's interstellar navigation sector. Fundamental research focused on original innovation and technological advancements will redefine the scope of deep space exploration and have a significant impact on the nation's global competitiveness. The creation of the School of Interstellar Navigation is a strategic initiative by the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences to nurture expertise in interstellar navigation and secure a leading position in scientific and technological advancements. This move will furnish essential talent to meet the country's strategic requirements, including deep space exploration and space science investigations.