Shenzhou-23
Coverage of Shenzhou-23 in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying
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.
- 'The next step for humanity as a whole': China’s space race with the US heats up
NASA has awarded contracts to four US companies for a moon base, including landers, rovers, and drones, following the Artemis II mission. Meanwhile, China's space agency launched Shenzhou-23, aiming for a year-long orbital mission and plans to establish a manned lunar presence by 2035.
- China launches astronauts into space - as lunar race intensifies
China launched the Shenzhou-23 manned mission from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China on May 24, 2026, amid intensifying global competition for lunar exploration.
- China’s Shenzhou-23 astronauts blast off on space station mission
China's Shenzhou-23 astronauts successfully launched on a mission to the Tiangong space station. The mission marks another step in China's space station program.
- ‘We are very proud,’ John Lee tells first Hong Kong astronaut ahead of space flight
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.
- Hong Kong astronaut a testament to country’s regard for city’s talent: John Lee
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.