24/05/2026
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! 🚀
熱烈祝賀校友黎家盈博士獲選為神舟二十三號載人飛行任務乘組成員，成為首位來自香港的太空人，開啟香港科研界深度參與國家航天事業的新篇章！她從港大走向星辰大海，是港大與香港的驕傲，亦為年輕一代科學家樹立榜樣！
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.
Official HKU Press Release: https://www.hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/29123.html
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