Mankind never ceases to explore the space since ancient times. On October 22, the Space Spirit in China — Tingyi Food Safety Science Popularization Exhibition was held in Xi'an, which was also the first stop of the activity. Lasting seven days in this time-honored city, this exhibition showcased China's remarkable achievements in space. Moreover, it was more than a space exhibition as a dazzling array of delicious food was also exhibited. This activity was open to all citizens. Notably, it invited some primary and secondary students from both urban and rural areas as special representatives to participate in interesting exhibition activities in order to popularize science among teenagers and introducing teenagers to the charm of space science and technology first hand.
China's remarkable achievements in space were a focus of the activity. To tell the full story of China's space development, the exhibition provided a timeline with "traditional space spirit", "spirit of 'two bombs and one star'" and "spirit of manned space flight" as three time nodes to give visitors a clear picture of how China's space has evolved to where it is today. Furthermore, to showcase China's strength and application in space technology, a multitude of exhibition areas were set such as Long March Rocket Family, Manned Space Flight, Space Interaction and Satellite Application. In the Long March Rocket Family, many popular rockets like "Long March 2F" and "Long March 5" were displayed, attracting a lot of visitors.
China's first lunar rover "Yutu" and "Chang'e-3" probe model were also very popular and many people took photos with them. Besides, FengYun-3 designed to meet the needs of weather forecast, climate forecast and environmental monitoring and famous Beidou Satellite Navigation System were also among exhibits as prime examples of China's application of space technology in daily life and fruitful achievements in space development.
Throughout the exhibition, VR interactive experience area was most popular. "Fun Space" and "Explorer", two devices equipped with high technology, not only simulated a returning module of Shenzhou spaceship as high as the real one, but also simulated the heart-stopping process from launching to landing of a spaceship through VR technology. Moreover, visitors can feel the shock at launch and the motion of hull acceleration, rotation, deceleration and landing during flight and see the vast space. More excitedly, they can open the cabin door by themselves and walk onto the "moon" to feel what is like to weigh only 1/6 of what they weigh on the earth.These activities has given visitors a "real" space travel and made space technology no more than a "high technology".
The application of space technology is playing an important role in our daily life. In Great Source of Safety, the simulated Tingyi-Kangba Noel Space Breeding Demonstration Base on a sand table offered visitors a glimpse into the achievements of crossover integration of space science and food science. A staff on site said, "Now HACCP food safety management system certification has been introduced to all Tingyi factories to ensure compliance of our food products with space safety and quality standards."
As one of enterprises under Xinhua News Agency's National Brands Project, Tingyi is committed to corporate social responsibilities and a zero-tolerance attitude towards food safety risks. For years, it has been working to promote the development of agriculture, rural areas and farmers and the sharing of food safety, as it seeks to become a philanthropic Chinese brand. This exhibition held in Xi'an has combined space with popular science education for teenagers, aiming to promote popular science education for all and inspire the passion of more students for space and science.
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