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Zhang Zhiyuan
Coverage of Zhang Zhiyuan in the Nexus archive.
- Hongkongers praise astronaut Lai Ka-ying at send-off ceremony in Jiuquan
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.
- 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.