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      Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 Students Celebrate Completion and Awards in Hong Kong Space Museum Ceremony.

      2024-08-20 18:40 Last Updated At:08-21 10:48

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences

      Students of the Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 have just completed their nine-day training camp in Beijing, Wenchang of Hainan Province and Jiuquan. They were presented with certificates at a sharing session held at the Hong Kong Space Museum today (August 20). Among them, three students who were honoured with the Best Camper Performance awards for their outstanding efforts shared their feelings and valuable experiences gained from the training camp.

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      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      The training camp ran from July 26 to August 3. Students visited various key astronomy and aerospace facilities, such as the Headquarters of the National Astronomical Observatories and the China Astronaut Research and Training Center. In addition to experiencing astronaut training, students also met with the country's first female astronaut, Ms Liu Yang. Then they visited the launch site of manned spaceflights at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and learned about the history and astounding development of China's manned spaceflight programme.

      This year, students of the camp visited the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan Province for the very first time. As China's most advanced rocket launch facility, the site is primarily responsible for launching missions of the Tiangong space station modules and the Tianzhou cargo craft. Students then visited the Wenchang Aerospace Science Center and the Wenchang Aerospace Supercomputing Center to learn about data analysis and computation regarding satellite launches, commercial aerospace operations and space informatics.

      Launched in 2009, the Young Astronaut Training Camp has been held on 13 occasions, attracting nearly 400 students to join. Recruitment for this year's training camp started in May and received an overwhelming response. After three rounds of selection - a quiz on astronomy and space science, a three-day pre-camp training and an interview, participants were selected as Young Astronauts out of more than 200 applicants from around 130 local secondary schools.

      The training camp is jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, in association with the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre. It is co-ordinated by the Hong Kong Space Museum and sponsored by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce. For details of the training camp, please visit the website of the Hong Kong Space Museum at hk.space.museum/en/web/spm/activities/yatc.html or call 2734 2765.

      The training camp is one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html.

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      Students of Young Astronaut Training Camp 2024 share impactful learning experiences Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      PlanD celebrates 35th anniversary

      ​The Planning Department (PlanD) held the 35th Anniversary (35A) Opening Ceremony today (February 12). The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Permanent Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands), Ms Doris Ho; and the Director of Planning, Mr Ivan Chung, officiated at the opening ceremony.

      Officiating at the ceremony, Mr Chan said that the PlanD strives to effectively utilise limited land resources to address social and livelihood needs, support and promote economic development, enable citizens to have a better place to live and work, and continuously improve the living environment through forward-looking planning and land allocation. After years of dedicated work by the PlanD and colleagues from various departments, the Government has assumed a leading role in land supply. Looking ahead, the Northern Metropolis is the new engine of Hong Kong's economic development, an important area for implementing innovation and technology industrial development, deepening integration into development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and aligning with national development strategies, which involves innovative planning approaches, institutional innovation and reforms, and adaptive implementation strategies. Mr Chan said he hoped that PlanD colleagues will be bold in reforms, dare to break new ground, and innovate continuously, as well as embrace the new environment and new developments with an open mindset, charting a more ambitious development blueprint for Hong Kong.

      Speaking at the ceremony, Ms Linn said that Hong Kong's development has been continuously advancing and moving forward with enhancing speed, quantity, quality and efficiency, as Hong Kong needs sufficient land to embrace changes and strive for innovations, so as to promote economic and industry development. Land creation is no longer limited to housing development, but also plans for industry development, eco-tourism, and even improvement of people's living environment. Throughout the process of land preparation and provision, the Government has been embracing innovation and changes with constant reforms to lay a solid foundation for Hong Kong's future development. She encouraged PlanD colleagues to make continuous progress and continue to shine for a sustainable, livable and vibrant future for Hong Kong.

      Addressing the ceremony, Mr Chung said that looking back over the past 35 years, in the face of changes in the macro-environment such as economic restructuring and demographic shifts, the PlanD has taken a prudent, robust and flexible approach to town planning work with a view to promoting optimal use of land resources and creating development space and capacity for Hong Kong. Looking ahead, the PlanD will work together with different sectors in the community to take forward and implement various planning projects, promote the optimal utilisation and balanced development of land resources for enhancing the well-being of the people of Hong Kong. At the same time, the Government will enhance interaction with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and sharpen Hong Kong's competitive edge in the global arena. Together, the Government and the PlanD will plan for a future with boundless opportunities.

      The PlanD will effectively utilise the City Gallery and outreach programme, including organising exhibitions in different districts and visiting schools, to strengthen its connection with the community. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of Hong Kong's town planning among the public, particularly the younger generations, and to encourage citizens to participate in town planning matters.

      For more information, please visit the PlanD 35A website (www.pland.gov.hk/pland_en/about_us/35a/index.html), PlanD's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/plandgovhk) or its Instagram account (www.instagram.com/plandgovhk), or call 2231 5000.

      PlanD celebrates 35th anniversary  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      PlanD celebrates 35th anniversary Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      PlanD celebrates 35th anniversary  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      PlanD celebrates 35th anniversary Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      PlanD celebrates 35th anniversary  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      PlanD celebrates 35th anniversary Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      PlanD celebrates 35th anniversary  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

      PlanD celebrates 35th anniversary Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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