The Security Bureau, together with the disciplined services and auxiliary forces under its umbrella, will hold an exhibition to showcase the cultural and creative items carried by the Shijian-19 satellite during a recent mission.

This six-day exhibition, due to commence tomorrow at the Space Museum foyer, aims to enhance citizens’ sense of national pride and deepen their understanding of the disciplined and auxiliary services.

The items selected by the bureau include a national security-themed comic, a Security Bear plush toy, and promotional items featuring the cultural characteristics of Sha Tau Kok.

Meanwhile, other items sent into space that were selected by the disciplined and auxiliary services comprise mascots of different services, samples of a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport and identity card, as well as departmental souvenirs.

Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung earlier officiated at an unboxing ceremony, during which he presented the items and space payload certificates to the heads of the respective services.

Apart from noting that the space programme involved China’s first reusable and returnable test satellite, which successfully accomplished its return mission, Mr Tang highlighted that the programme marks a significant breakthrough in aerospace technologies, demonstrating the nation’s remarkable progress in space exploration.

The payloads also symbolised the spirit of the disciplined services in embracing the pursuit of dreams and innovation, he added.

The Shijian-19 satellite was launched on September 27 and returned safely on October 11.