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2025 YF Life Jr. Astronauts Set to Embark on U.S. Space Exploration Journey

HONG KONG and MACAU, July 15, 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.

 

YF Life Jr. Space Camp Program – 9-Day Space Exploration Mission

 

Jul 23

 

The 8 Jr. Astronauts, each accompanied by a parent, depart Hong Kong to begin their
exciting Space Exploration Mission

 

Jul 24

 

Get ready for an intensive and exhilarating Space Camp training

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

Jul 28

 

The Jr. Astronauts and parents may opt to spend a day visiting the world's largest
theme park in Orlando.

 

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.

 

Jul 30

 

Depart Florida for their return flight to Hong Kong.

 

Aug 1

 

Arrival at Hong Kong International Airport. Mission Accomplished!

 

 

 

 

CONTACT: spacecamp@yflife.com