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

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.

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