In recent years, some Western media outlets have portrayed Hong Kong as a city facing talent outflow and declining competitiveness. Yet the successful launch of China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft offers a compelling counterpoint—with a HK scientist now taking part in one of the nation's most ambitious space missions.
In this episode of Henry's Take, Dr. Henry Ho Kin-chung examines the remarkable journey of Dr. Lai Ka-ying, HK's first female astronaut.
Holding a PhD from the University of Hong Kong, Lai previously served as a cybersecurity specialist and a superintendent in the Police Force, while also raising three children.
Today, she serves as a payload specialist aboard the nation's space program, carrying out scientific missions using the HK-developed MUSICO (Multi Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory) to support greenhouse-gas monitoring and other research projects.
Her achievement highlights not only the capabilities of HK's scientific community, but also the opportunities created through HK's deeper participation in national development.
From supporting the nation's space ambitions to directly contributing to them, HK is playing an increasingly active role in the country's journey into space.
At the same time, China's manned space program continues to demonstrate strong reliability and technological advancement. Lai's mission is more than a personal milestone. It represents a proud moment for HK and a new chapter in the city's contribution to the nation's space exploration efforts.
(Camera & Video Editing: Jack Wang | Editor: Liu Yu)
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