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The HKSAR Government has received a model of China's Yuanwang-6 space tracking ship from the China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Control Department. The model was presented by the leader of the Yuanwang-6 delegation from the China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Control Department, Mr Ding Xingnong, to the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, today (May 3).
During the visit of Yuanwang-6 in Hong Kong, a special exhibition is currently organised by the Science Museum on Level 2 of the Ocean Terminal to introduce the background, missions and technologies of the Yuanwang fleet. A 1:100 scale model of the Yuanwang-6 space tracking ship produced by the China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Control Department is the highlight exhibit on display.
At the presentation ceremony today, Mr Tsang Tak-sing, on behalf of the HKSAR Government, thanked the China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Control Department for the gift.
¡°We will put the model in the Space Museum and Science Museum for regular exhibitions so that Hong Kong people can appreciate the impressive posture of Yuanwang-6. The model will also bring back the fond memories of those people who have an opportunity to visit the ship,¡± he said.
Mr Tsang presented to Mr Ding Xingnong photo albums recording Yuanwang-6¡¯s visit to Hong Kong.
After the presentation ceremony, Mr Tsang attended the thank you reception held on board of Yuanwang-6 by the China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Control Department. Addressing the reception, Mr Tsang said Yuanwang-6¡¯s first visit to Hong Kong was successful and well received by Hong Kong people. A total of 14,000 people visited the ship in the past four days and the public lecture at Science Museum had recorded full attendance.
¡°Through thematic exhibition, guided visits and talks, the visit of Yuanwang-6 has enabled Hong Kong people to know more about China's space tracking ship and further enhanced the knowledge of aerospace technology among young people,¡± he said.
Mr Tsang thanked the China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Control Department and the crew of Yuangwang-6 for successfully bringing in a series of science education and national education activities for Hong Kong people, as well as kicking off the celebration programme for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People¡¯s Republic of China in Hong Kong.
Yuanwang-6 will conclude its six-day visit to Hong Kong tomorrow (May 4).
Ends/Sunday, May 3, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:59
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