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‘We are very proud,’ John Lee tells first Hong Kong astronaut ahead of space flight

Hong Kong’s leader has sent his blessings to the first local astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, in a video call ahead of the launch of the Shenzhou-23 space flight on Sunday, calling her participation in the mission a reflection of the country’s trust and support for the city. Payload specialist Lai, in respo...

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South China Morning PostNews report · May 24, 4:12 AM

‘We are very proud,’ John Lee tells first Hong Kong astronaut ahead of space flight

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Hong Kong’s leader has sent his blessings to the first local astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, in a video call ahead of the launch of the Shenzhou-23 space flight on Sunday, calling her participation...

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Space.comNews report · May 24, 1:20 AM

China reveals 3-person Shenzhou 23 crew, including Hong Kong's 1st astronaut

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China has named the three astronauts due to fly on the Shenzhou 23 mission on Sunday (May 24), including Hong Kong's first astronaut.

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