To cultivate the interest in astronomy and space science among the youth generation in Hong Kong as well as enhance their understanding about the development and achievements of space technology in China, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce jointly present the "Young Astronaut Training Camp 2025" to select thirty local secondary school students to experience astronaut training in Beijing and Jiuquan. The programme is organised by the Hong Kong Space Museum and in association with the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre. 

Objectives

1. Enhance students' interest in astronomy and space technology;
2. Enable students to understand and experience the training of Chinese astronauts;
3. Encourage students to explore the development and achievements of China in space technology.

Activities

1. Experience astronaut training;
2. Meet with Chinese astronauts;
3. Visit key aerospace and astronomy facilities such as the Beijing Aerospace City and the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center;
4. Learn about space science and technology.

Eligibility

1. Local full-time Secondary 2 to 6 students in academic year 2024/25;
2. Aged 12 or above by 1 January 2025;
3. In good health and physical fitness;
4. Proficient in Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Fee

Application Method

To introduce the activities and selection processes for the camp in details, the Hong Kong Space Museum will organise a briefing session. Teachers and students are welcome to attend.

Date: 6 May 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum
Speakers: Assistant Curator and YATC alumni
Language: Cantonese
No reservation is required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.