Antara News, Friday, October 15, 2010 16:22 WIB | Science & Tech
Jakarta(ANTARA News) - Vice President Boediono at his office here on Friday receivedtwo Chinese astronauts, Zhai Zigang and Ni Haisheng.
Thevisit of the two Chinese astronauts to the vice president is expected tostrengthen relations between the two countries in science and technology.
At themeeting with Vice Presdient Boediono, Zhai Zigang and Ni Haisheng wereaccompanied by Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Zhang Qiyue.
"Weare proud that our astronauts can come to Indonesia, while in China it is verydifficult to meet them," Zhang Qiyue said.
TheChinese envoy admitted that outer space cooperation between Indonesia and Chinahas lasted for a long time.
Zhangpointed out that an Indonesian satellite was recently launched with a rocketcarrier from China.
Inaddition, he said there was also personnel exchange in technology transfer.
"Thisvisit will show that we want to cooperate further with Indonesia in outer spacearea," the Chinese envoy said.
Speakingto reporters at the vice presidential office, the two Chinese astronautsrevealed their experiences while they were in outer space.
NiHaisheng said Indonesian archipelago was seen as a beautiful cluster of pearlsfrom outer space.
"Indonesiais made up of thousands of islands scattering along Equatorial line and fromouter space it is seen as a cluster of beautiful, sparkling pearls,"Haisheng said.
MeanwhileZhai Zigang said his presence in the outer space was a mysterious experience.
"Inouter space we are floating because there is zero gravitation force. We arelike swimming fish. It is black there but transparent. The stars are seenbrighter and more beautiful than being seen on earth," he said.
Analysts believe Bolden may hold talks on possible co-operation
in space with China during his six-day visit [AP]
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