Thirty selected secondary students taking part in the Young Astronaut Training Camp 2023 will set off for Beijing on July 29 for an eight-day space training programme.

They will visit key science research and education facilities, learn about the motherland’s development and achievements in the exploration of the Moon and Mars, and meet aerospace experts.

The activities aim to broaden their knowledge of national technological development as well as nurture research and development talent for Hong Kong, the Leisure & Cultural Services Department explained.

Addressing the send-off ceremony, Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki said the Government is fully committed to implementing the strategy of invigorating the country through science and education. More internship and training opportunities are provided to help youngsters learn and take part in the field of innovation and technology, so that they can unleash their potential to make contributions to Hong Kong as well as to the nation.

The training camp is jointly presented by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department and the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, and implemented by the Space Museum. Following a quiz, pre-camp training and an interview, 30 Secondary 2 to 6 students were selected out of more than 160 applicants from around 100 local secondary schools.