Big news from the cosmos! 🌌 The Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship has officially blasted off, and it's a historic moment for Hong Kong residents everywhere!
On Sunday night, the Long March-2F carrier rocket soared from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, successfully putting the spaceship into orbit. But this isn't just any mission—it's a total game-changer for the HKSAR. 🇭🇰
Meet Lai Ka-ying, the first-ever payload expert from the HKSAR and Hong Kong's first astronaut to join a national space mission. Talk about an inspiration for all the aspiring scientists and dreamers out there! ✨
John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was beaming with pride, extending his warmest congratulations and best wishes to the crew. He highlighted that this mission is a huge milestone as the first manned spaceflight during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
"All residents of Hong Kong are thrilled and proud," Lee shared, noting that the HKSAR is evolving from being a "supporter" of the country's great aerospace endeavors to becoming an "executor." 🛠️🚀
This move showcases the HKSAR's capability in boosting the country's strength in aerospace and demonstrates how Hong Kong is integrating even more deeply into overall national development. We can't wait to see the discoveries Lai Ka-ying and the team bring back from the stars! 🌠
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
