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Hong Kong astronaut begins 6-month mission, family separation cited as hardest part

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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

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Hong Kong astronaut begins 6-month mission, family separation cited as hardest part

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ambrose Li ·

    Leaving family hardest part of Lai Ka-ying’s space mission, sister says

    Leaving her family behind is the toughest part for Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying as she blasted off on Sunday for her six-month mission, according to her elder sister. Lai Ka-man recalled that when the 43-year-old Hong Kong police superintendent was selected as a payloa…

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