China's Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has announced the selection of 10 new astronauts for its fourth batch of recruits. This group includes eight space pilots and two payload specialists, marking the first time individuals from Hong Kong and Macau have been chosen. One of the payload specialists is from Hong Kong and the other from Macau. Reports indicate that the Hong Kong representative could be Lai Ka-ying, a female chief inspector of the Hong Kong Police Force who holds a doctoral degree in information technology. The selected candidates will undergo training in preparation for China's planned manned lunar landing by 2030. John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, expressed pride in having a Hong Kong resident among the selected astronauts.
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John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said that Hong Kong prides itself on having one resident selected as a member of China's 4th batch of astronauts. https://t.co/wRjfx5dGXZ
John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said that Hong Kong prides itself on having one resident selected as a member of China's fourth batch of astronauts https://t.co/rPRLYK5liZ https://t.co/PK6F3kczkM
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China has selected 10 new astronauts, including two from the country's Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, according to the China Manned Space Agency. #space https://t.co/K7nHQRNkl5 https://t.co/IY50E5OT2e
HK media reported that the very first Hongkonger to join the nation's manned space endeavor could be Lai Ka-ying, a female chief inspector of the Hong Kong Police Force. She holds a doctoral degree specializing in information technology and computers. However, the information has… https://t.co/IfK52JrJgM
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As China announces the inclusion of, for the first time in history, payload specialists from HK and Macao into the country's #taikonaut pool, experts said there is high hope that they will play key roles in China's future manned lunar landing program around 2030.… https://t.co/igGBtUb2Vi
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John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said on Tuesday that #HongKong prides itself on having one resident selected as a member of China's fourth batch of astronauts, adding that he is extremely uplifted and encouraged by the good news.… https://t.co/Ya0RMrfFg0 https://t.co/KGhZPpf5wF
10 candidates, including eight space pilots and two payload specialists, have been selected for China's fourth batch of astronauts, the China Manned Space Agency announced today. One of the two payload specialists is from the Hong Kong SAR, and the other is from Macao. https://t.co/cADnCKJmAj
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China's human spaceflight agency has selected 10 new astronauts for its fourth astronaut batch recruitment. These are 8 space pilots and 2 payload specialists (1 each from Hong Kong and Macau). No identities nor gender ratio revealed. https://t.co/Xe1if59gFo
Ten candidates, including eight space pilots and two payload specialists, have been selected for China's fourth batch of astronauts, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Tuesday. #space https://t.co/tIojNWbuOA https://t.co/03q7rdXxxE