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Hong Kong's first astronaut lifts off on Shenzhou-23 mission
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Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut, launched into space aboard the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft on Sunday evening. The mission marks a milestone for the city as she joins a three-person crew heading to the Tiangong space station.
Swedish-American astronaut Jessica Meir held a live conversation on Friday evening from the International Space Station ISS with Sweden's space minister and other participants.
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Lai Ka-ying blasted off on Sunday evening aboard Shenzhou-23 as China's first female payload specialist. The crew reached the Tiangong space station early Monday.
May 23, 2026 04:02