Deep space exploration is a hot spot in the world’s aerospace field and an important manifestation of a country’s comprehensive strength. Engineering ability demonstrating is one of the critical requirements for deep space exploration missions. This paper introduces the design and application of surveillance systems for engineering display in China’s Lunar Exploration Program and Planetary Exploration Program. During various missions, surveillance cameras targeting critical processes such as separation, docking, sampling, and parachute deployment were deployed according to the specific characteristics of each mission. Notably, in the Tianwen-1 mission, a separation camera was employed to capture a group photo of the Mars landing platform and the Zhurong Rover on the Martian surface. Aiming at the engineering ability demonstrating of China’s subsequent deep space exploration missions, this paper proposes task requirements such as third-person-view monitoring, target tracking, and photo retaking, and initially conceives a monitoring system scheme with stronger imaging capabilities, higher integration, and more flexible usage.