Thai King, Queen tour China’s Space Hub

Thailand’s King and Queen on Saturday visited the Beijing Aerospace City to observe China’s advancements in aviation and space technology.

Their Majesties The King and Queen were briefed on the Beijing Aerospace City, a hub for China’s modern space management and technology development located in the northwestern suburbs of the capital.

They viewed an exhibition showcasing the country’s space development, including over 480 successful satellite and probe launches since 1970, which cover telecommunications, navigation, crewed missions, and remote sensing. Highlights included actual space vehicles and models such as the DFH-1 satellite, the Shenzhou-5 crewed spacecraft, and the Chang’e-1 uncrewed lunar probe.