Hong Kong Science Museum’s brand-new exhibit to display nation’s accomplishments in aerospace, air travel and navigation (with pictures)
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Collectively provided by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the “Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series – Endless Exploration: The Journey of Chinese Aerospace, Aviation and Navigation” exhibit will be gone for the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) from tomorrow (August 1) to September 7. This is the very first time for Hong Kong to display the nation’s accomplishments in these 3 significant arenas in the very same exhibit. Including an abundant selection of artefacts, designs, graphics, videos and interactive displays, the exhibit not just provides essential advancements in appropriate fields, however likewise intends to influence the general public, particularly children, with an enthusiasm for technological development while boosting nationwide self-confidence in science and innovation.
Dealing with the opening event today (July 31), the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, stated that the Chang’e-6’s effective go back to earth bringing lunar soil samples from the far side of the Moon in 2015 represents an international very first, highlighting China’s leading position in lunar expedition. Hong Kong is proactively incorporating into nationwide advancement matters and making substantial contributions, with regional researchers having the chance to take part in significant nationwide clinical research study tasks. These accomplishments verify Hong Kong’s distinct benefits in adding to nationwide advancement with a global vision. He even more stated that this exhibit showcases the exceptional accomplishments of the Chang’e lunar expedition program in addition to the nation’s amazing achievements in aerospace, air travel and navigation. It likewise highlights Hong Kong’s function as a cultural center linking China with the world, informing the great story of China and promoting patriotism to the general public.
Other officiating visitors today consisted of the Chief Engineer of the CNSA, Dr Li Guoping; the First-level Inspector of the Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Liu Maozhou; the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, Mr Sun Yu; the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau; the Convenor of the Working Group on Patriotic Education under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee, Legislative Council Member, Dr Starry Lee; the Chairperson of the Science Sub-committee of the Museum Advisory Committee, Professor Alexander Wai; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan; and the Museum Director of the HKScM, Mr Patrick Lau.
This exhibit attains a number of “firsts”consisting of the very first concurrent screen in Hong Kong of lunar soil samples gathered from the far side and near side of the Moon by the Chang’e-6 and the Chang’e-5 respectively. Other exhibitions debuting in Hong Kong consist of the Chang’e-6 returner and parachute, seawater samples gathered from 10,000 metres under the sea, along with designs of the “three pearls” of the shipbuilding market, particularly a carrier, a high-end cruise liner and a melted gas provider.
The HKScM will show massive aerospace, air travel and maritime designs simultaneously, consisting of an around 12m-tall 1:5 Long March-5 launch lorry and a full-size Fendouzhe full-ocean-depth manned submersible with a length of roughly 10m showed outdoors, as well as a 1:8 design of a Y-20 heavy lifter with a wingspan of roughly 6m showed inside for the very first time.
Apart from the exhibitions from the Mainland, the exhibit likewise provides Hong Kong’s substantial contributions to the area and deep-sea expedition jobs of the nation. There are likewise interactive displays, particularly the “Lunar Base”the “Zhurong Rover Expedition” and more, for visitors to experience the difficulties of developing a lunar base and checking out Mars.
Fixed-point assisted trips will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays from August 9 to September 7. A series of lectures will be carried out on August 1 and August 4 by specialists welcomed from the Mainland, who will share their understanding of air travel, aerospace and navigation, along with the accomplishments and future strategies of the nation in associated fields. Members of the general public are welcome to take part in the trips and lectures on-site. Other activities consist of experiment classes, workshops and presentations for the general public to check out the clinical concepts behind air travel and deep-sea navigation.
The exhibit is collectively arranged by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the News Center of the CNSA, as entirely sponsored by the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. It is among the activities of the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. For information of the exhibit and activities, please check out the HKScM site at hk.science.museum/ en/web/scm/ exhibition/exploration2025. html.