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Hong Kong's first astronaut prepares for space mission

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Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, is set to embark on the Shenzhou-23 space mission to the Tiangong space station. City leader John Lee expressed pride and support for Lai, highlighting her participation as a symbol of national recognition for Hong Kong. Despite personal challenges like motion sickness, Lai persevered through rigorous training, demonstrating strong willpower and adaptability. AI

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Hong Kong's first astronaut prepares for space mission

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin ·

    ‘We are very proud,’ John Lee tells first Hong Kong astronaut ahead of space flight

    Hong Kong’s leader has sent his blessings to the first local astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, in a video call ahead of the launch of the Shenzhou-23 space flight on Sunday, calling her participation in the mission a reflection of the country’s trust and support for the city. Payload speci…

  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ng Kang-chung,Matthew Cheng ·

    ‘Let’s give it a try’: motion sickness no barrier for Hong Kong’s first astronaut

    Lai Ka-ying suffers from motion sickness, cannot stand hot weather, was not a top student and did not speak Mandarin – all of which made the 43-year-old mother of three an unlikely pick as Hong Kong’s first astronaut. But the Hong Kong-born payload specialist on China’s Shenzhou-…

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