Young Astronaut Training Camp 2023 calls for application
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The eight-day training camp will run from late July to early August. Itinerary includes visiting major aerospace and astronomical facilities such as Beijing Aerospace City, the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and Xinglong Station of the National Astronomical Observatories. In addition to these visits, participants will be able to meet aerospace experts and astronauts and attend lectures on space science and aerospace technology. They will also participate in astronaut training activities including the donning and doffing of spacesuits, a "space kitchen", psychological training and blood-redistribution adaptability training. Upon completion of the activities, they will take an examination and be presented with certificates.
The quota for the training camp is 30. Candidates should be full-time students studying in Secondary 2 to Secondary 6 in the 2022/23 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 - a quiz, a pre-tour training camp and an interview. Candidates who achieve outstanding performance will be selected to join the camp.
The training camp is jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce 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 hk.space.museum/en/web/spm/activities/yatc.html or call 2734 2765.
Ends/Friday, April 28, 2023
Issued at HKT 15:02
Issued at HKT 15:02
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