Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, is expected to engage in a public dialogue with residents from the Tiangong space station within the next two months. The city's technology minister also indicated a potential new strategy to align with China's aerospace development.
Dr. Lai Ka-Ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut, has successfully journeyed into space as a payload specialist. Her mission aboard the Tiangong space station, operating an observatory to track greenhouse gas emissions, highlights the potential of Hong Kong's youth and universities in China's national space program.
Hong Kong experts at the Global Prosperity Summit 2026 called for an official "space office" to facilitate the city's role in the burgeoning aerospace economy, leveraging its strengths in services, AI, and data applications.
Hong Kong plans to host astronauts from China's Shenzhou-23 mission, including the city's first astronaut Lai Ka-ying, as early as the first half of 2024. The government also announces a new space manufacturing research centre focusing on 3D printing and AI.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, has begun her six-month mission, leaving her family behind. Her sister, Lai Ka-man, shared that Lai Ka-ying, a police superintendent, chose the nickname 'big bee' and the family is eagerly awaiting her return for a meal.
China lança missão Shenzhou-23 com três tripulantes para a estação espacial Tiangong. Um astronauta permanecerá um ano em órbita, inédito para o país, visando estudos para futuras missões lunares e de Marte.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft atop a Long March-2F rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The mission, commanded by Zhu Yangzhu, aims for space exploration, with a Hong Kong government delegation attending the send-off.
Hong Kong celebrated the historic launch of the Shenzhou-23 space mission, featuring the city's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying. The mission, carrying Lai as payload specialist, launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
Hong Kong erupted in cheers Sunday night as Lai Ka-ying, the city's first astronaut, launched into space aboard the Shenzhou-23 mission. Lai, a police superintendent and mother of three, is the fourth Chinese woman and first female payload specialist to go into space.
Hong Kong celebrated the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission, featuring the city's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying. The crew, including Lai, Zhu Yangzhu, and Zhang Zhiyuan, departed from Jiuquan, Gansu province, heading to the Gobi Desert launch site. Lai, a police superintendent and mother of three, is the fourth Chinese woman in space and the first female payload specialist.
Hong Kong's leader John Lee has video-called the city's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, ahead of the Shenzhou-23 space flight, calling her participation a reflection of national trust and support for Hong Kong. Lai, a police superintendent with a doctorate in computer science, expressed confidence in completing her mission after rigorous training.
Li Jia, Hong Kong's first astronaut, describes her fellow astronaut Lai Ka-ying as kind and caring. Lai, who moved to Beijing with her family after being selected for the astronaut program, balances training with family life and requires significant physical preparation due to her non-military background. Li expressed confidence in Lai's calm demeanor for the upcoming Shenzhou mission.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, overcame motion sickness and other challenges to be selected for China's Shenzhou-23 mission. The 43-year-old mother of three credits sheer willpower for persevering through gruelling training.
Lai Ka-ying, the first astronaut from Hong Kong, will join the Shenzhou-23 mission to China's Tiangong space station. A former police officer specializing in cybersecurity, Lai overcame rigorous training to be selected, fulfilling a lifelong dream and carrying the spirit of Hong Kong's bauhinia flower into space.
Çin, Şıncou-23 uzay mekiğiyle 3 kişilik yeni taykonot ekibini yarın Ciuçüen Uydu Merkezi'nden fırlatacak. Ekip, uzay istasyonunda 1 yıl görev yapacak ve Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong'dan katılan ilk taykonot olacak.
Hong Kong researcher Lai Ka-ying will join China's Shenzhou-23 space flight to the Tiangong space station. Chief Executive John Lee praised her participation as a testament to Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, encouraged young people to pursue their dreams, stating "there must be a better tomorrow" if they work hard and consider their country. She is set to launch to the Tiangong space station on Sunday.
Lai Ka-ying, set to be Hong Kong's first astronaut on the Shenzhou-23 mission, is described by her former professor as meticulous, patient, and a skilled communicator, possessing the intellect and skills for space travel.
Hong Kong will send its first astronaut, police chief inspector Lai Ka-ying, to the Tiangong space station on the Shenzhou-23 mission. She will be the fourth woman in space for China and will work with two other astronauts.
