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‘Let’s give it a try’: motion sickness no barrier for Hong Kong’s first astronaut
Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut, overcame challenges like motion sickness and academic mediocrity to join China's Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station. Her determination and 'let’s give it a try' attitude enabled her to complete rigorous training despite personal obstacles.
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