Lai Ka-ying

A Hong Kong-developed greenhouse gas monitoring instrument named 'Eye for Space' is now operational on China's Tiangong space station. The instrument, called Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (Musico), was installed by Hong Kong's first home-grown astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, and will remain in orbit for at least two years.

Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, highlights the city's potential in space-related economic opportunities. The article suggests space could be pivotal for Hong Kong's economic future, particularly in commercial space insurance, building on previous discussions about maritime insurance alternatives.

Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, highlights potential for the city's economic future through commercial space insurance. The article suggests space could be key to Hong Kong's economic role and references a previous discussion on maritime insurance.

Hong Kong's first astronaut is set to hold a public dialogue with residents from the Tiangong space station within the next two months, as announced by the city's technology minister. The minister also mentioned plans to develop a new strategy to align with China's aerospace development.

Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, traveled to space as part of China’s Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station, marking a historic milestone for the city and its role in China’s scientific ambitions.

Hong Kong sent its first astronaut into space, and experts at the Global Prosperity Summit 2026 highlighted the city's potential to contribute to aerospace development through professional services. The summit emphasized emerging opportunities in the aerospace economy as Lai Ka-ying joined the Shenzhou-23 mission to China's Tiangong space station.

Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, is set to join the Shenzhou-23 mission to China’s Tiangong space station. Experts at the Global Prosperity Summit 2026 highlighted Hong Kong’s potential to contribute to aerospace development through professional services and emerging opportunities in the aerospace economy.

Hong Kong may host the Shenzhou-23 crew, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying, as early as 2024. The government plans to establish a space manufacturing research centre under InnoHK, focusing on 3D printing and AI for future space development.

Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut and China's first female payload specialist, has triggered a significant increase in aerospace and satellite-design course inquiries. Industry leaders are advocating for immersive education facilities to meet growing demand.

Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, faces emotional challenges leaving her family behind during a six-month space mission. Her elder sister, Lai Ka-man, noted that her three children, now in primary school, are being cared for by grandparents and family members since her 2024 selection as a payload specialist.

Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, successfully launched into space on China’s Shenzhou-23 mission via a Long March-2F rocket from Jiuquan. The China Manned Space Agency reported the launch as successful.

Hongkongers attended a send-off ceremony in Jiuquan to celebrate the Shenzhou-23 mission, praising Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut, as a source of inspiration. The event featured cheers for astronauts Lai, Zhu Yangzhu, and Zhang Zhiyuan before they traveled to the Gobi Desert launch site.

Hong Kong's leader, John Lee Ka-chiu, expressed pride in Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut, ahead of her participation in the Shenzhou-23 space mission. Lai, a payload specialist, shared her confidence in completing the mission after rigorous training in Beijing.

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.

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.

Hong Kong's participation in China's Shenzhou-23 space mission, led by payload specialist Lai Ka-ying, is praised by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu as a reflection of the country's recognition of Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent. Lai, a police superintendent, is set to join the mission to the Tiangong space station.

Lai Ka-ying is set to become Hong Kong’s first astronaut on a mission launching this weekend. Her mentor, Chow Kam-pui of the University of Hong Kong, praised her meticulousness, patience, and ability to communicate complex technical concepts.

Hong Kong’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, will join the Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station as a payload specialist. She is a police chief inspector and tech expert with a doctorate in computer science and will become the fourth female astronaut in the Chinese space station.