Leaving family hardest part of Lai Ka-ying’s space mission, sister says
Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying has begun her six-month space mission, with her sister Lai Ka-man stating that leaving family was the most difficult aspect. Lai Ka-ying, a police superintendent, is a payload specialist on the mission and is being supported by her children's grandparents. Her sister noted Lai Ka-ying's determination and her self-given nickname, "big bee," reflecting her work ethic and team spirit. AI