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The Eighth Young Astronaut Training Camp is now seeking new recruits. From now until May 31, secondary schools are invited to nominate students to join the camp. Selected participants will travel to the Mainland this summer for a series of astronaut training programmes to learn about space science and astronomy as well as China's remarkable achievements in aerospace development.
The eight-day training camp will run from July 29 to August 5. Participants will be able to visit major space facilities such as Beijing Space City, Miyun Observing Station and Xinglong Observing Station of the National Astronomical Observatories to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace development of China, as well as radio and optical astronomy.
In addition to these visits, participants will be able to meet aerospace experts and astronauts, and attend lectures on space science and technology. They will also participate in astronaut training, including the wearing of spacesuits, a "space kitchen", psychological training, escape and survival training, and blood-redistribution adaptability training. Upon completion of the training they will undergo an examination and be presented with certificates.
The quota of the training camp is limited to 30. Candidates should be full-time Secondary 2 to Secondary 6 students in the 2015/16 academic year, aged 12 or above, and be nominated by their respective schools. Each school can nominate no more than two students. There will be three rounds of selection including a quiz in relation to astronomy and space science, a three-day pre-tour training camp and an interview. Candidates with outstanding performance will be selected to join the camp.
The training camp is jointly organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, the China Astronaut Research and Training Center and the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, in association with the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre. The training camp is implemented by the Hong Kong Space Museum and sponsored by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce.
For details, please visit the Hong Kong Space Museum's website at www.yatc.hk.space.museum or call 2734 2711.
Ends/Monday, May 9, 2016
Issued at HKT 15:07
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