2025 YF Life Jr. Astronauts Set to Embark on U.S. Space Exploration Journey
July 10, 2025
The eight exceptional young explorers of the 2025 YF Life Jr. Space Camp Program are ready for their unforgettable nine-day space exploration journey in United States! These Jr. astronauts were selected after a series of intense competition by an esteemed panel of seven influential figures from various fields, including Ms. Candy Chea Shuk-mui, Ten Outstanding Young Persons Awardee and Media Veteran; Prof. Chan Chi Hou, Vice-President (Community Engagement) at City University of Hong Kong; Ir. Dr. Raymond Ho Chung-tai, Hong Kong Deputy to the 10th and 11th National People’s Congress of the PRC; Mr. Timothy Ho Man-hung, Curator of the Hong Kong Space Museum; Mr. J. P. Lee, Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce - Hong Kong; Mr. Peter Lui Kin-chuen, President of the Hong Kong Aerospace Society, and Mrs. Mak Ho Siu-kuen, an Occupational Therapist & Senior Child Development Consultant.
Organized and fully sponsored by YF Life International Limited (YF Life), the 2025 YF Life Jr. Space Camp Program will take these Jr. Astronauts to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The eight of them, namely Jocelyn Charlotte Beeton, Chan Mick, Chen Tsz Lam, Choi Tsz Ching, Hui Pak Sum, Ng Tsz Shun, Annabel Su and Gabrielle Lily West have completed their preparations and will depart with their parents on July 23. During their nine-day space exploration journey, they will gain hands-on experience in space science, immersing themselves in the charm and mystery of space technology.
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Jul 23 |
The 8 Jr. Astronauts, each accompanied by a parent, depart Hong Kong to begin their exciting Space Exploration Mission |
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Jul 24 |
Get ready for an intensive and exhilarating Space Camp training |
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Jul 25 |
At the US Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, they ride the “1/6th Moon Gravity Trainer” to experience the virtual reality of walking on the moon; face the challenge of controlling a full-scale space orbiter while executing a simulated “space-shuttle mission”; and learn about aerodynamics. |
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Jul 26 |
Experience both weightlessness and free movement in space on the Multi-Axis Trainer; confront the challenge of a simulated space-walk, demonstrating how to perform missions outside the space shuttle while in orbit; enjoy an IMAX 3D space movie; and build a working model rocket with their parents. |
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Jul 27 |
Attend their Space Camp graduation ceremony, at which they will be awarded their certificates. They then embark on the second leg of their space exploration mission, head to Florida. |
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Jul 28 |
The Jr. Astronauts and parents may opt to spend a day visiting the world’s largest theme park in Orlando. |
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Jul 29 |
At the Kennedy Space Center, they have the opportunity to get a close-up view of the launch pads that send space shuttles and payloads to the International Space Station, and to meet and converse with a real-life astronaut. In the evening, YF Life will hold a celebration dinner, commemorating the successful completion of all the mission challenges. |
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Jul 30 |
Depart Florida for their return flight to Hong Kong. |
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Aug 1 |
Arrival at Hong Kong International Airport. Mission Accomplished! |
The eight YF Life Jr. Astronauts are ready to set off for a nine-day Space Exploration Journey. (From the left) Chan Mick, Chen Tsz Lam, Ng Tsz Shun, Hui Pak Sum, Annabel Su, Gabrielle Lily West ,Jocelyn Charlotte Beeton and, Choi Tsz Ching.
