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China Prepares Shenzhou-23 Space Launch with First Hong Kong Astronaut

China is preparing for the launch of its Shenzhou-23 manned space mission, which will include the first astronaut from Hong Kong. The mission is set to launch on Sunday.

23 May, 04:00 — 23 May, 12:13
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Hong Kong’s astronaut to gather data using observatory created by local teams

Hong Kong’s first astronaut will operate a locally developed observatory that monitors key sources of greenhouse gas emissions on Earth during her time aboard the Tiangong space station, the research team behind the project has said. The imaging equipment could pinpoint the location and intensity of emissions, providing data that could be used to reduce carbon sources in the Greater Bay Area and elsewhere in mainland China, Professor Li Jia of Lingnan University said on Saturday. Payload...

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Karbi-language indie feature “Love You Messi,” from India’s Rura Rura Entertainment, has attached U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan as executive producer following co-production meetings at the Indian Pavilion during the Cannes Film Market. Chan will oversee the project’s international packaging – handling sales, festival strategy, distribution and marketing across markets outside India, operated […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual8h ago

China set for latest space launch, with Hong Kong astronaut aboard

The Shenzhou-23 mission will blast off on Sunday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China, carrying three astronauts to the space station.

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China set for latest space launch, with Hong Kong astronaut – a police superintendent – aboard

A Hong Kong astronaut will join a Chinese space mission for the first time as part of a three-person crew launching on Sunday, as Beijing edges closer to its goal of landing people on the Moon. The Tiangong space station — crewed by teams of three astronauts that are typically rotated every six months — […]

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Shenzhou-23 set to launch on Sunday with first Hong Kong astronaut on board - Global Times

Shenzhou-23 set to launch on Sunday with first Hong Kong astronaut on board  Global Times

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