The Hong Kong Space Museum will screen a new sky show, "Mars 1001", at its Space Theatre starting May 1, enabling audiences to embark on a virtual journey that follows astronauts on a fictional 1,001-day first manned mission to explore the red planet.
           
     Although it has been more than half a century since the first astronaut set foot on the Moon, that historic moment remains iconic. Humankind has long dreamt of visiting Mars, which is hundreds of times further away than the Moon. The immense distance between the two planets poses a formidable challenge surpassing the moon landing and has yet to be overcome, as it requires more advanced technology and entails greater risks. In "Mars 1001", audiences will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of landing on the red planet for the very first time.
           
     The 42-minute show will be screened until January 31, 2024. Screening times are 3.30pm and 8pm on weekdays and 2pm and 6.30pm on weekends and public holidays respectively. The Hong Kong Space Museum, located at 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, is closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays).
               
     Tickets priced at $24 (front stalls) and $32 (stalls) are now available at the Hong Kong Space Museum Box Office and URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For details of the show, please visit hk.space.museum/en/web/spm/shows/sky-show/mars1001.html, or call 2721 0226 for enquiries.

Ends/Saturday, April 29, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:30

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