A revamped museum in Beijing celebrating China’s groundbreaking “two bombs, one satellite” achievements has reopened, marking 60 years since the nation’s first atomic bomb test 🎉. The museum, housed in a former rocket test base at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, showcases rare artifacts from the 1960s-70s projects that shaped China’s tech sovereignty.
Over 17,000 scientists from 40+ institutions contributed to these Cold War-era breakthroughs, with 21 of 23 national honorees linked to the CAS. Visitors can now explore manuscripts from program founders, models of satellites 🛰️, and blueprints of game-changing tech.
CAS academician Hou Xun highlighted the “spirit of overcoming impossible odds” that fueled the original team. “Today’s innovators,” he said, “must carry forward this legacy to shape tomorrow’s discoveries.”
The museum’s immersive exhibits bridge past and future, offering Gen-Z explorers a crash course in how science reshaped a nation 🌟. Pro tip: Don’t miss China’s first artificial satellite replica – it’s the ultimate STEM throwback!
