A lunar soil sample encased in a crystal container is on display at an exhibition on China's space achievements, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, June 26, 2021. (EDMOND TANG/CHINA DAILY)
HONG KONG - Lunar soil brought back by China's moon mission is on display in Hong Kong for the first time.
The sample was picked up from the moon in December 2020 by the Chang'e-5 lunar probe, the first lunar collection back to Earth in more than 40 years. The probe returned with 1,731 grams of lunar soil.
The exhibition in the financial hub also features items and articles of national scientists over the last 100 years to show their inspiring stories. It will be open to the public from June 27 to July 9.
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A reporter takes photos of a lunar soil sample encased in a crystal container on display at an exhibition on China's space achievements, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, June 26, 2021. (EDMOND TANG/CHINA DAILY)
At the inauguration ceremony of the exhibition on Saturday, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said it is the first time that lunar soil is displayed in Hong Kong, adding that Hong Kong can make new contributions to the cause of national space technology.
The exhibition is part of a series of activities being held across the city during a five-day visit by six of the nation’s top aerospace experts.
With Xinhua inputs
Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration John Lee Ka-chiu (left) and Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah (2nd left) listens as a docent explains an information board at the exhibition, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, June 26, 2021. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)
Hong Kong Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung admires an exhibit at the exhibition, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, June 26, 2021. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)
A fabric Chinese national flag that was planted on the moon during last year's Chang'e-5 lunar exploration mission is on display at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition center on June 26, 2021. The flag is resistant to heat and radiation. (EDMOND TANG/CHINA DAILY)
A model of China's lunar probe is on display at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition center on June 26, 2021. (EDMOND TANG/CHINA DAILY)
The Mars Landing Surveillance Camera is on display at the exhibition, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, June 26, 2021. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)
A visitor tries out a virtual reality device at the exhibition, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, June 26, 2021. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)
Visitors admire an exhibit at the exhibition, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, June 26, 2021. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)
A reporter takes photos of a display board featuring China's lunar exploration project at the exhibition, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, June 26, 2021. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)
