Congratulations to HKU alumna Dr Lai Ka-ying 黎家盈博士 (BSc(CSIS), MPhil, PhD) on being selected as a crew member of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission – making her the first astronaut from Hong Kong and HKU!
As the first Hong Kong payload specialist to journey into orbit, Dr Lai’s historic achievement marks a proud moment for HKU, Hong Kong, and the nation’s space programme.
From HKU to the stars, her journey is an inspiration to our students, researchers, and future generations of scientists.
We are incredibly proud of you, Dr Lai, and wish you a successful mission and a safe return.
