Thematic exhibition marks 2023 Space Day of China

Photo shows an exhibition zone of international cooperation in the aerospace industry over the past 30 years since the China National Space Administration was established. The zone is part of a thematic exhibition to mark the eighth Space Day of China held in Hefei city, capital of east China's Anhui Province. (People's Daily Online/Li Ximeng)

A thematic exhibition opened in Hefei city, capital of east China's Anhui Province, on Monday to mark the eighth Space Day of China, which has been celebrated on April 24 since 2016.

The thematic exhibition is designed to tell stories about China's space exploration, showcase the country's space exploration endeavors and achievements, enhance public understanding of the aerospace industry, facilitate aerospace science popularization, strengthen international communication, and promote the spirit of space exploration.

The exhibition covers 8,000 square meters, with the area for aerospace science popularization taking up 3,000 square meters. The zone for aerospace science popularization, which consists of four sections, displays the achievements of China's space exploration program through videos, images, texts, models, interactive facilities, and other forms.