In a remarkable educational event, over 300 participants, including students, scientists, and government officials, gathered at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences to connect with Chinese astronauts aboard the China Space Station. This initiative, named the “Tiangong Classroom,” was co-hosted by the China Manned Space Agency, the Chinese Embassy in Hungary, and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, fostering collaboration in aerospace, education, and innovation.
During the session, the Shenzhou-20 crew members Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie answered inquiries submitted by Hungarian students, while also showcasing zero-gravity science experiments through a pre-recorded video. Enthusiastic students from over 100 schools posed diverse questions about space science, with many expressing joy in receiving direct responses from astronauts.
Notable participants included 16-year-old Tamas Pinter Keresztes, founder of Hungary’s first high school rocket development group, who was thrilled to see his experiment idea selected. Fifteen-year-old Sara Lovati’s curiosity about the microgravity effect on the spinal column reflected her passion for astronomy, while Bence Kovacs explored how the lack of a natural day-night cycle impacts human physiology.
Ferenc Hudecz, vice president of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, remarked on the event’s importance in highlighting China’s leadership in space research. Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to Hungary, Gong Tao, viewed the event as a significant step in advancing China-Hungary cooperation in aerospace.
Source: news.cgtn.com
