Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying picked for space station mission
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, has successfully launched into space aboard the Shenzhou-23 mission. A police superintendent and tech specialist with a doctorate in computer science, Lai is serving as a payload specialist on the mission to China's Tiangong space station. Her selection and journey have been met with pride and encouragement from residents of Hong Kong, who view her as an inspiration, particularly for young people. AI
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