Lunar Treasures and Stellar Rockets: China's Space Wonders on Show!
Experience China's monumental space journey at the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum with genuine lunar soil and the celebrated Long March-2F Y11 rocket.
Unveiling a momentous chapter in China’s space exploration endeavors, the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum is thrilled to present authentic lunar soil samples and the illustrious Long March-2F Y11 rocket, tempting space enthusiasts and curious minds alike. According to Guangdong News, these exhibits symbolize a significant leap for China’s pursuit of cosmic discovery.
Lunar Dust from Distant Lands
Visitors can marvel at lunar regolith collected by Chang’e-5 from the Mons Rümker region, nestled on the moon’s near side. But the allure doesn’t stop there. The exhibition also boasts the very first samples from the moon’s enigmatic far side, retrieved by Chang’e-6 from the vast South Pole–Aitken Basin. These precious grains of lunar soil are more than scientific treasures—they embody humanity’s dreams of reaching far beyond Earth.
Rocketing Into History
The Long March-2F Y11 rocket, seen not just as a quantum of China’s aerospace prowess but as a vessel of human ambition, graces the exhibition floor. The year 2016 saw this mighty rocket take astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong to their record-setting orbital mission aboard the Tiangong-2 space laboratory. Each etch and mark on the rocket’s frame whispers stories of astronaut life in orbit—tending space crops, experimental wonders, and heartfelt messages traversing the stars.
Dual Celebrations of Space Prowess
Embark on an odyssey at two parallel exhibitions opening December 6: “Embracing the Moon: China’s Lunar Exploration Program Achievements” and “National Power: China’s Aerospace Hardware.” These displays highlight a harmonious blend of age-old mythology and cutting-edge technology—celebrating China’s cosmopolitan legacy and its manufacturing marvels for cosmic exploration.
Visit and Venture
The exhibits will run from Dec. 6, 2025, to Mar. 4, 2026, at Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum’s West Entrance Platform. The lunar exhibition requires a reservation via the “深圳科技馆” mini-program, while the aerospace hardware showcase offers free admission without reservation.
This extraordinary showcase invites the world to witness China’s dreams, transcending earthly confines, as they transform into tangible achievements. Be captivated by wondrous journeys—each artifact a testament to the boundless curiosity that drives humanity to reach for the stars.