Lava from moon part of exhibition
Basalt that is believed to be 3,300 million years old will be put on display at the Technomart - Innomart fair next month. Other highlights include items used by astronauts on space ships. The exhibition will run from November 10 to 25 at IMPACT Muang T
“The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration [Nasa] and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency [JAXA] have cooperated with us,” Science and Technology Ministry’s deputy permanent secretary Dr Weerapong Pairsuwan said yesterday.
According to him, the basalt, or a type of solidified lava, was collected during the Apollo 15 mission to the moon. Apart from displays from Nasa and JAXA, the upcoming Technomart – Innomart will also feature innovations from various other organisations in the science and technology fields.
“Locally-made machines and inventions will also be exhibited,” Weerapong said. “We aim to show that local technology is up to date as well.”
The theme for the Technomart – Innomart 2011 is “Going Green in the Future”.
As part of the BOI Fair 2011, the event will cover more than 10,000 square metres.
