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.
Astronauts on the ISS took shelter in a SpaceX Crew Dragon for 2 hours due to an air leak in Russia's Zvezda module, before returning after the leak rate was deemed manageable.
French astronaut Arnaud Prost will test Vast's Haven-1 private space station in 2027, marking a new era in space exploration. Designed with input from former Apple and SpaceX staff, Haven-1 prioritizes comfort and functionality over the scientific clutter of the ISS.
John McFall, a British Paralympian and surgeon, could become the first person with a physical disability to live in orbit. The UK government has partnered with US company Vast to fund his potential mission to the Haven-1 space station, launching possibly in 2027.
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.
A Californian company will send French astronaut and Arnaud Prost to the ISS and a new commercial space station via SpaceX capsules, making France and Cnes key partners in commercial space stations.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on the launch pad, China's launches increase space junk, and various space tech developments.
Shenzhou-23 achieved a radial docking with China's space station in a record 3.5 hours, showcasing advanced GNC system capabilities and marking a significant leap in China's autonomous space rendezvous and docking technology.
China's Shenzhou 23 spacecraft successfully docked with the space station combination on Sunday night, marking the first time China has combined rapid rendezvous and radial docking. The mission also includes the first Hong Kong resident in space.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station for a crew rotation and to continue long-duration experiments. The mission highlights China's space program and its international cooperation efforts.
Australia's first qualified astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, is nearing a potential mission to the ISS, but the trip hinges on significant financial backing from government, industry, and crowdfunding. The opportunity aims to boost Australia's role in human space flight and inspire future generations.
Australia's first qualified astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, is nearing a potential mission to the ISS, but financial backing from the government, industry, and crowdfunding is crucial. The opportunity aims to boost Australia's role in human space flight and inspire future generations.
China launched Shenzhou 23 with three astronauts, including Lai Ka-ying from Hong Kong, to its Tiangong space station. One astronaut will stay for a year to study long-duration spaceflight effects.
China's Shenzhou 23 spacecraft successfully docked with the Tiangong space station early on May 25th. It carries 9 scientific experiment projects, including rice seeds, liver cells, nanozymes, actinomycetes, and perovskite solar cells, totaling 54.1 kg.
Three Chinese astronauts have arrived at the Tiangong space station. One crew member will remain for over a year, a step towards China's lunar landing ambitions. The mission also involves testing technologies for future Moon missions.
Astronaut Li Jiaying, the first from Hong Kong, arrived at China's Tiangong space station on May 25th aboard the Shenzhou-23 mission. This marks the 8th "space rendezvous" in Chinese space history and the first time astronauts from the second, third, and fourth batches have gathered.
Shenzhou-23 successfully docked with China's space station in a record 3.5 hours using radial docking, a complex maneuver requiring advanced GNC systems for precise, continuous control.
Shenzhou 23 astronauts successfully entered China's space station after docking, marking the 8th 'space rendezvous' in Chinese space history. This mission includes the first astronaut from Hong Kong to enter the Tiangong space station.
The Shenzhou 23 manned spaceship successfully docked with the Tiangong space station's Tianhe core module on May 25th at 2:45 AM Beijing time. The docking process took approximately 3.5 hours, and three astronauts will subsequently transfer from the spaceship into the space station.
China's Shenzhou-23 mission launched Sunday with three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. A crew member will spend a year in orbit for the first time, a key step in China's lunar ambitions by 2030.
The Shenzhou 23 crew, consisting of astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Li Jiaying, departed for their space mission from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on May 24th. They will join the Shenzhou 21 crew, who have been in the space station for over 200 days.
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.
The Shenzhou 23 mission will transport 9 scientific experiments, totaling approximately 54 kg, to the China Space Station. Experiments include liver cells, rice and Arabidopsis seeds, nanozymes, actinomycetes, and perovskite solar cells, focusing on microgravity effects, radiation impact, and energy solutions.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, will operate a new Earth emission observatory on the Tiangong space station. Developed locally, the observatory will monitor greenhouse gas emissions, providing data to help reduce carbon sources in mainland China.
