LCQ7: Strengthening promotion of aerospace popular science education

     Following is a question by Professor the Hon Michael Ngai and a written reply by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, in the Legislative Council today (June 17):
      
Question:

     Following the accomplishment of the launch mission of the country’s Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship, the payload expert from Hong Kong successfully embarked on the journey into space and became the first Hong Kong person to enter space, sparking an upsurge of interest in aerospace in the local community. There are views pointing out that the Hong Kong Space Museum (Space Museum), as a base for aerospace popular science education in Hong Kong, has enjoyed wide popularity since its renovation. However, in the face of the rapid advancement of the country’s aerospace science and technology, there remains room for further enriching and enhancing its exhibition contents and popular science activities. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council: # Ticket prices of the Space Theatre shows have been adjusted since September 1, 2024.

     According to the questionnaire surveys conducted by the LCSD in 2025, the percentages of local, Mainland and overseas visitors to the Space Museum were approximately 57 per cent, 28 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively.