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| Eye in the sky: Large satellite images of Hong Kong are among the items on display at the Science Museum. |
The training spacesuit of China's first astronaut Yang Liwei, and two large satellite images of Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta taken by the China-Brazil Earth Resource Satellite 1 will be on display at the Science Museum from December 24 to February 20.
Also on display will be the stamps and covers commemorating China's first manned space mission, several videos on the launch of the Shenzhou spaceship and the development of China's manned space project.
There will also be other memorabilia from previous exhibitions devoted to China's space project.
These items were gifts from the Delegation of the First Manned Space Mission of China and have become part of the museum's collection.
Space interest on the rise
Speaking at its opening ceremony today, Secretary for Home Affairs Dr Patrick Ho said since the first manned space flight in mid-October and the subsequent visit of the delegation, Hong Kong people's passion for aerospace science has grown.
"The achievements of aerospace science and technology in China and the visit of the delegation remain alive in the memories of many Hong Kong people. It is hoped that this passion can be sustained in different ways," he said.
The two satellite images of Hong Kong and delta were taken in 1999 and have enabled scientists to analyse the environment of the two regions.
Among the commemorative stamp albums on display, the one produced by the China Manned Space Engineering Office is especially significant. It includes an on-board cover, a launching cover and a retrieval cover to mark the launch of the Changzheng-2F rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
A number of videos will be on show, including footage of the launch, satellite images, footage taken by Yang Liwei in orbit, a DVD on the history of China's space programme, and photos and videos of the highlights of the opening of the Exhibition on China's First Manned Space Mission in HK.
For enquiries call 2732 3232 or visit the Science Museum's website.
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