1. Museum Overview:

The "Fukang Star" Aerospace Meteorite Science Museum is located in the Fukang Service Area, Xinjiang's first cultural and tourism demonstration service area along the highway.

Fukang Service Area

 Covering an area of 1,212 square meters, the museum is a significant achievement of Xinjiang Jiaotou Group's commitment to implementing the regional "Tourism-Driven Xinjiang" strategy. By integrating highway services with local tourism and cultural innovation, the museum serves as a cornerstone of the "Transportation + Tourism" brand.

Inside the Meteorite Museum

At the heart of the museum lies the "Fukang Meteorite," one of the world's three most renowned meteorites, originating from the Fukang region.

 

 

A museum staff member explains meteorite knowledge to elementary school students from nearby restaurants – Source: China Highway

The museum highlights this national treasure's return as its central theme, combining China's aerospace knowledge with the fascinating evolution of meteorites. The museum's state-of-the-art facilities include various themed areas such as Interstellar Voyage, Meteorite Hunting Academy, Energy Experience, Meteorite Family, Time-Space Tunnel, Cosmic Origins, Space Capsule, Journey Through the Universe, and Solar System Exploration.

Model of the Chang'e-2 Lunar Probe

Equipped with cutting-edge installations, the Fukang Star museum offers:

• A stunning cosmic light and shadow interactive wall,
• 14 intelligent sound and light electronic screens,
• 9 space-themed projection displays,
• 112 aerospace knowledge exhibits,
• 12 aerospace-themed models,
• Over 220 meteorite exhibits.

Simulation diagram of the positions of the nine planets

Notable Meteorite treasures include:

The "Fukang Pallasite Meteorite," celebrated as the "World's Most Beautiful Meteorite,"

The "Fukang Star" Pallasite Meteorite has been honored as the World's Most Beautiful Pallasite in Our Museum

The World Reputable "Sky Eagle(Shenying)" ,an award-winning meteorite from the China Meteorite Exhibition,

 

The "Heart Of Sky Seymchan Pallasite-Iron Meteorite" 

The Russian Seymchan Pallasite Meteorite—"Heart Of Sky " was awarded the Special Prize at the "10th China Xinjiang International Ornamental Stone and Hetian Jade Exhibition."

The museum skillfully integrates the unique meteorite features of the Fukang region with China's aerospace history, blending themes of meteorite exploration, patriotism, and space education. This creates a harmonious connection between "heaven, earth, and humanity," offering significant value for meteorite research, aerospace education, and cultural tourism industries.

Honors and Accolades of Fukang Star:

• In March 2022, the museum was awarded the title of "Outstanding Unit for Scenic Tourism Routes and Self-Driving Tour Services" in the "13+X" category of the "Silk Road Transportation Cup," organized by the Xinjiang Transportation Department and Xinjiang Federation of Trade Unions.

 

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List of youth education bases officially recognized by the Xinjiang Autonomous Region Government

 

• In May 2022, it was designated as a branch of the Fukang City Museum by the local culture and tourism bureau.
• In July 2022, it was recognized as a "National Transportation and Tourism Integration Innovation Project" for the year, becoming the sole project from Northwest China to be selected as a transportation-tourism integration hub.
• The "Fukang Star" Aerospace Meteorite Science Museum stands as a symbol of innovation, education, and exploration, inviting visitors to embark on an extraordinary journey through the mysteries of the cosmos.

 

On January 16, 2022, it was awarded the title of "Vice President Unit" by the Meteorite Professional Committee of the China Ornamental Stone Association.

On January 16, 2022, it was designated as a "Meteorite Science Popularization, Identification, and Sample Collection Station" by the Meteorite Professional Committee of the China Ornamental Stone Association and Zhongyu Yintai Meteorite Identification Co., Ltd.

 

Part of the Exhibition of Fukang Meteorite Museum

Display Cabinet of Various Pallasite Thin Sections

 

The main body of the NWA meteorite, which exploded upon entering the atmosphere

 

An Unnamed Oriented Meteorite Collected by Mr. Sun Dongfang, Museum Director, in Lop Nur, Xinjiang

This uniquely shaped oriented meteorite was personally discovered and collected by Mr. Sun Dongfang, the museum director, during a field expedition in the Lop Nur region of Xinjiang. The meteorite has not yet been officially named or classified, and is preserved as a part of the museum’s private collection.

 The Argentine Iron Meteorite

"Messenger of the Cosmos" was awarded the Special Gold Prize at the "5th National Stone Appreciation Day · Literary Stone Appreciation—'China Stone Catalogue' Launch, 'Treasure' 10th Anniversary Commemorative Stone Appreciation Exhibition."

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