Hongkonger in space!
Per Chinese practice, the crew was announced one day before the planned launch date. The mission will be commanded by Zhu Yangzhu, who previously flew on Shenzhou 16. Lai Ka-ying will become the first Hongkonger in space as payload specialist in the Shenzhou 23 mission.
Unlike previous six-month missions, the CMSA has announced that one astronaut from Shenzhou 23 is expected to stay in space for a full year. This would allow a Pakistani astronaut to visit Tiangong during the Shenzhou 24 mission scheduled for October 2026.
A Pakistani taikonaut, rather?. I think the spacing nation defines the noun.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenzhou…
#hongkong #china #pakistan #space
#tiangong #shenzhou #shenzhou23
#hongkongSpace #chinaSpace #pakistanSpace
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in reply to clacke: exhausted pixie dream boy 🇸🇪🇭🇰💙💛 • • •"""Concluding her address with an encouraging message, Lai told Hong Kong residents that no dream is too far away if one holds love for their country and life, suggesting that everyone can shine in their own way by contributing their wisdom and strength.
She wrapped up her press conference by speaking in Cantonese, thanking the public for their continuous support and care, and expressing her firm belief that working together will lead to a brighter tomorrow for all.
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Sound like the space PR department balanced this perfectly to engage Hongkongers in the nation-building project.
"Space dream comes true: Lai Ka-ying expresses deep gratitude Ahead of Sunday’s historic Shenzhou-23 launch"
thestandard.com.hk/news/articl…
Marc
in reply to clacke: exhausted pixie dream boy 🇸🇪🇭🇰💙💛 • • •The #DingDing, from terminus to terminus ( #KennedyTown to #SheuKeiWan ) takes around a bit more than an hour and a half if memory serves correctly.
That's one orbit around the Earth at #LEO
#HongKong
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