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