HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – At 11.08pm on May 24, Dr Lai Ka-ying made history by becoming the first Hong Kong astronaut to blast off into space aboard the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship. This momentous occasion also launched a new era for Hong Kong's

China’s Shenzhou-23 mission will send astronauts to Tiangong for a record one-year stay as Beijing pushes toward a crewed moon landing by 2030.

One of the three Shenzhou 23 crewmates will spend a full year in space — a first for China.

‘Your participation in this mission shows our country’s recognition of you,’ city leader says in video call to Lai Ka-ying.

China has announced the three-member Shenzhou 23 crew, marking a historic milestone with Hong Kong's first astronaut and the nation's first year-long space mission.

La nave despegará este domingo desde el desierto del Gobi con tres tripulantes rumbo a la estación Tiangong. La misión incluye al primer astronauta de Hong Kong en viajar al…

Residents watching event at launch centre describe trailblazer as providing immense encouragement for city.

The payload specialist is a part of a three-person crew, one of whom will be spending a year in space.

Prevê-se que um dos três membros da tripulação fique um ano em órbita. A missão marcará também o primeiro voo espacial de sempre realizado por um astronauta originário de Hong…

China lanz� el domingo su misi�n Shenzhou-23, en la que un astronauta permanecer� por primera vez en el espacio durante un a�o, una etapa crucial en su ambici�n de enviar...

The Shenzhou-23 mission is a message to the next generation that space is within reach and that all Hongkongers belong in the orbit of scientific endeavour.

Local pride surges as Hong Kong astronaut undertakes maiden national space mission-

Mission sends Lai Ka-ying into orbit as Beijing expands science work aboard its space station

Steps needs to turn short-term excitement surrounding Lai Ka-ying on Shenzhou-23 mission into long-term talent pipeline, academic says.

Hong Kong, Macao share nation's space pride, sci-tech dividends-

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire – 26 May 2026 – At 11.08pm on May 24, Dr Lai Ka-ying made history by becoming the first Hong Kong astronaut to blast off into space…

Lai Ka-ying’s selection spurs interest in aerospace and satellite-design courses at centre, as industry leaders call for blueprint.

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs hopes space mission will inspire more young people in Hong Kong to support technological development.