Name: HK astronaut looks ahead to Shenzhou-23 mission as space dream comes true
Uploaded: 2026-05-23T23:07:23+08:00
Duration: PT43.64S
Description: Lai Ka-ying has been selected as a payload specialist for the Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission, becoming the first astronaut from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, according to the China Manned Space Agency. She described the opportunity

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Lai Ka-ying has been selected as a payload specialist for the Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission, becoming the first astronaut from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, according to the China Manned Space Agency. She described the opportunity as rare and hard-won, saying she felt honored to take part after years of preparation and training. Lai also expressed excitement about contributing to the mission and experiencing space firsthand.

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