中文 HKUST SPACE CAMP 2013
Schedule

*For reference only, subjected to change

Time

Program

0930-1030

Registration & Ice Breaking


1030-1115

Opening Ceremony


1115-1200

Mission Briefing

- We will explain what you should do on Day 3: “Design your own mission” (the group project competition)

1200-1315

Lunch

1320-1350

Space Game

- You will learn how to design an orbit to Mars and beyond by playing an interactive game

1350-1420

Space Model

- We will show you a spacecraft model built by Lego and explains its different components

1420-1450

Rocket Propulsion

- You will be introduced to how to build a rocket and its cost.

1450-1510

Break


1515-1600

Activity


- Lift off your own rocket!

1600-1700

Return to earth

- Astronauts return to earth with a capsule. We will explain to you what is it made of and how does it work.

1715-1745

Seminar:

- “Space Power” by Dr. Leopold Summerer, Head of Advanced Concepts Team, European Space Agency

1800-2000

BBQ and Star Party*

Day 1
26 July 2013

Day 2
27 July 2013

Time

Program

1000-1030

Revision:

- Recap what you have learnt and a preview of what to expect

1030-1130

Distinguished Guest Lecture 1:

- “The History and Future of Cosmology”,
by Dr. Henry Tye, Director of the Institute for Advanced Study, HKUST

1130-1230

Distinguished Guest Lecture 2

- “Innovation and the Future of Space Technology”, by Dr. Leopold Summerer

1245-1400

Lunch with the experts

- Your chance to dine with the space and rocket scientists. Get to know more about their personal side by chatting with them.

1400-1500

Workshop

- Feedback on your group project

1500-1600

Distinguished Guest Lecture 3

- “Overview of the Chinese Space Program”, by Dr. Alta Choi

1600-1615

Refreshment

- Space food and drinks will be served

1615-1700

Space movie

- We will show you a short Sci-Fi movie and explain some of the concepts behind.

1700-1800

Mission Planning

1800-2000

BBQ and Star Party*

Day 3
28 July 2013

Time

Program

1000-1100

Workshop held by HKUST Astronomy Club

1100-1215

Final discussion on your mission project

1215-1330

Lunch

1330-1600

Group Project Presentation

1600-1700

Space Art

- Our space experts will share to you their favorite space novels.

1700-1800

Award and Graduation Ceremony

1800-2000

BBQ and Star Party*

*BBQ and Star Party will be held on one of the three days during the camp.
Food, snacks, and beverages are all included in the registration fee.