SCIENCEMay 24 · 01:20 UTCSPACE.COMAndrew Jones

China reveals 3-person Shenzhou 23 crew, including Hong Kong's 1st astronaut

China has announced the crew for its Shenzhou 23 mission to the Tiangong space station, including Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying. The three-person team consists of commander Zhu Yangzhu, pilot Zhang Zhiyuan, and payload specialist Lai Ka-ying.

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