In view of the core problems in the cultivation of top-notch innovative talents in space and space mechanics, this research takes Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics as the practice carrier, and puts forward a “knowledge capability accomplishment” coordinated-oriented high-quality talents cultivation system. Through the analysis of capability elements, the study of training system, and the study of implementation strategies, the system constructs the training framework with creativity and leadership as the core, and realizes the “three upgrades” of students’ knowledge system, capability system, and literacy system. The study uses case analysis, questionnaires and longitudinal tracking methods to reveal the key capability elements and training path of top talent growth. The practice shows that the system has promoted students’ innovative practical ability, sense of mission of serving the country through air and space, and interdisciplinary literacy. Its innovation lies in combining mission-driven and capability-oriented deeply, guiding top students to set up great projects and take on the responsibility of the era, providing theoretical paradigm and practical reference for top talents training under the background of new engineering.

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