China's space, aviation, maritime achievements on show in Macao

The "Endless Exploration: China's Aerospace, Aviation, and Navigation" exhibition opened on Monday at the Macao Science Center in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).

Jointly organized by the Macao SAR government and China National Space Administration, the exhibition aims to help boost Macao's scientific and technological innovation capabilities by inspiring visitors, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).

Many exhibits are on show for the first time.

Among the highlights are lunar surface samples brought back by China's Chang'e-5 and Chang'e-6 missions, including the world's very first lunar far side samples.

The Chang'e-6 return capsule and parachute are also on display. Models of major achievements in aerospace, aviation and shipbuilding are featured, including the J-20 stealth fighter, Y-20 transport aircraft, Z-20 helicopter, the aircraft carrier Shandong, the Adora Magic City large cruise ship, and large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.

A special section is dedicated to Macao's achievements in aerospace and maritime sectors as well as collaborative projects with the Chinese mainland.

In recent years, Macao has actively contributed to national aerospace missions including the Macao Science-1 – the first space science satellite program jointly developed by the Chinese mainland and Macao. The SAR is also home to a national key laboratory in lunar and planetary science.

During the exhibition, experts in the industry will also give a series of lectures in their respective fields.

The exhibition will run until October 12.