*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 |
Day 2 |
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”, |
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 |
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* |
Overview |
Topics |
Schedule |
Highlights |
Honored Guests |