Proposed Malaysia youth space camp brings Russian, Chinese and local educators together
A planned international youth space camp in Penang, Malaysia, is being developed by a group involving a Russian astronaut trainer, Chinese science educators and Malaysian collaborators. The week-long programme could begin in late 2027 at the earliest and would use a rainforest eco-park to engage young people from Southeast Asia.
A proposed international youth space camp in Malaysia is being developed by a group involving a Russian astronaut trainer, Chinese science educators and Malaysian collaborators, according to the South China Morning Post. The week-long programme is planned for a rainforest eco-park in Penang and is expected to gather young people from across Southeast Asia. Organisers aim to use the camp to encourage interest in space careers, science and international cooperation.
The programme could be held in late 2027 at the earliest. The supplied material does not provide confirmed dates, a final participant list, the name of the eco-park or details of the organisers’ funding and operational arrangements. The camp would include physical exercises and immersion in space-related activities, although the available description does not set out a full timetable or curriculum.
It is presented against the backdrop of major powers competing in space, but no government position or military role in the camp was identified.
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