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#AlreadyTomorrowInHongKong #香港| #CathayPacific #國泰航空公司  #July2024 |#國泰航空#MoveBeyond | #國泰航空飛行安全示範短片  CATHAY PACIFIC SAFETY VIDEO 2024  – The All New International Standard Benchmark  #InflightSafelyVideo featuring #HongKong ancient Modern #ChineseIntangibleCulturalHeritage Elements..

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On the Month of July 2024 – Set against the city Region of China  we call home that is Hong Kong SAR, China, People’s Republic of China, Cathay Pacific Airways our new inflight safety video communicates essential information with great clarity and conserves Hong Kong’s many unique cultural elements, places, and people. It’s a showpiece that helps you feel connected while ensuring your safety. Enjoy the video and safe travels! Cathay Pacific Airways reveals its new inflight safety video that takes customers through important inflight safety procedures set against the dynamic backdrop of Hong Kong….

Told through the electrifying energy and vibrancy of the airline’s home city, the video was developed in close collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) to embody all necessary safety protocols while educating customers in an informative and engaging way.

The safety demonstrations in the video are interwoven with the unique charms of Hong Kong, capturing the city’s iconic landmarks, bustling happenings, world-class arts and cultural attractions, natural landscapes and more.

Scenes were shot at various locations across the city to showcase the best of Hong Kong. Customers are transported to a dai pai dong, the quintessential local dining experience, for the “no smoking” announcement, before finding themselves amidst an exhilarating dragon boat race which provides the backdrop for the life jacket demonstration, while Shek O Beach sets the scene for the emergency and pre-takeoff procedures. Other locales include the shopping paradise of Causeway Bay, Xiqu Centre at the West Kowloon Cultural District, the iconic Peak Tram, Yau Ma Tei’s historic Tin Hau Temple and the serene Clearwater Bay Country Park, all of which culminate in a visually immersive experience for customers.

Replacing the current inflight safety video introduced over seven years ago, the new version will be progressively rolled out across Cathay Pacific flights from 1 August 2024 onwards.

國泰航空推出全新飛行安全示範短片，以活力四射、多姿多采的香港為背景，帶領顧客感受香港獨特風貌，同時了解重要的機上安全程序。

短片聯同旅發局及民航處攜手籌劃，以香港這個國際大都會的活力為創作脈絡，旨在以詳盡且生動有趣的方式讓顧客掌握所有機上必要的安全守則。

短片中的安全示範與呈現香港獨特魅力的片段交織串連，捕捉香港的著名地標、繁華盛事、世界級的藝文景點及自然景觀等。

攝製團隊於全港多個地點進行拍攝，務求展現出香港別具一格的獨特風貌。顧客先置身於富有香港地道飲食特色的大牌檔中聆聽禁煙指引；然後在緊湊的龍舟競賽中觀看穿着救生衣示範；而石澳沙灘更化作緊急事故及起飛前安全示範的場景。其他景點包括銅鑼灣購物天堂、西九文化區的戲曲中心、首屈一指的觀光熱點山頂纜車、位於油麻地歷史悠久的天后廟，以及寧謐恬靜的清水灣郊野公園，為顧客帶來身臨其境的視覺體驗。

全新飛行安全示範短片將於 2024 年 8 月 1 日起於國泰航空的航班上陸續推出，取代七年前推出的現行版本。

我們以港為家，特別將香港獨有的人文風景融入於全新飛行安全示範短片，讓你一邊了解機上安全，一邊感受香港別具一格的獨特風貌。立即觀看影片，期待下次與你展開新旅程！

Although concept is quite similar to SQ- Singapore Airlines but very International Iconic it features many numerous Hong Kong SAR’s Cultural Elements  from ancient to modern future of Chinese intangible Cultural Heritage.   – I think it’s great to showcase some of the amazing things about Hong Kong SAR, China, and People’s Republic of China. What I like especially is the backdrop of Hong Kong SAR is there, yet the director makes sure to zoom in and hone in on the safety details like the life vest and oxygen mask- it’s not just a safety video glossing over the safety aspects. Well done Cathay

Music is a unifying language that brings people together by transcending cultures and boundaries. We’re delighted to present Song of Cathay, a musical odyssey that moves us emotionally and forward. Our uplifting, inspirational and journey-like composition, crafted by leading sonic design agency, Sixième Son, is inspired by the vibrancy of Hong Kong as well as our love for travel and aviation. Performed by Asian Youth Orchestra, the piece articulates the warm sense of hospitality and the spirit of adventure. Delve into our creation process behind Song of Cathay, and discover how we put together a tune that evokes your fond memories of travel through our #MoveBeyond spirit.
” We proudly present the debut live performance of Song of Cathay by The Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO). Scored to inspire —— with its atmospheric tones, pentatonic structure, and influences from the Heart of Hong Kong, Song of Cathay is an auditory expression encapsulating one unifying goal—to capture our #MoveBeyond spirit and lift us all forward.”

Also  loving Really this version, not only because it shows Hong Kong and its culture but also because, unlike similar videos made by other airlines, Cathay keeps the emergency evacuation part delivered in a very straight, direct, and serious way, which is very critical…..

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#CNSA #ChinaNationalSpaceAdministration #国家航天局 |#WenchangSpacecraftLaunchCenter #文昌航天發射場 #BRI #July2024 | Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center, #长征十二号 #ChangZheng12 #LongMarch12 Yao 1  will become China’s most powerful single-core rocket for low-orbit transport…

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2024 is another year of progress for China, People’s Republic of China China’s space industry, with about 100 orbital launches planned for the whole year. At the same time, many rocket models will have their first flights this year, and the national team’s “Long March” series of rockets will also have their first flights, including the “Long March 6C” (already launched), “Long March 12” and “Long March 8A”. The “Long March 12” is the most special one among them, and it will be the first carrier rocket with a diameter of 3.8 meters among the “Long March” rockets.

China’s most powerful single-core rocket for low-orbit transport…

The Long March 12 (LM-12/CZ-12) is a new generation of carrier rocket developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It is a medium-sized cryogenic liquid carrier rocket with a two-stage tandem configuration. The first and second stages are all powered by liquid oxygen-kerosene engines. The rocket was originally the Eighth Academy’s bid for a new generation of manned carrier rockets, and was later renamed XLV20. The original 5CBC configuration (5 cores in parallel for the takeoff stage) was changed to a single core stage configuration.

The first stage of the Long March 12 has four main engines

The first stage of the Long March 12 is equipped with four YF-100K liquid oxygen/kerosene engines, using an oxygen-rich staged combustion cycle, using pump-back swing, supporting bidirectional swing of ±8 degrees, and a thrust adjustment range of 65%~105%. The sea level thrust of a single engine is about 128 tons (1250 kN), and the sea level specific impulse is 301.84 seconds. The second stage is equipped with two YF-115 liquid oxygen/kerosene engines, using an oxygen-rich staged combustion cycle, supporting bidirectional swing of ±4 degrees, a thrust adjustment range of 80%~100%, a vacuum thrust of about 18 tons (180 kN), and a vacuum specific impulse of about 342 seconds.

“Long March 12” joint archery practice (Photo source: Weibo 
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The Long March 12 rocket is 59 meters high, with a first and second stage diameter of 3.8 meters. It can be equipped with optional fairings with diameters of 4.2 meters and 5.2 meters. It has a takeoff mass of 433 tons and a maximum takeoff thrust of about 510 tons (5,000 kilonewtons). The rocket has a carrying capacity of no less than 10 tons in a low-Earth orbit (LEO) at an altitude of 300 kilometers and a carrying capacity of no less than 6 tons in a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) at an altitude of 700 kilometers.

The Long March XII rocket is the first 3.8-meter-diameter model of the Long March rocket. It will also become China’s single-core-stage carrier rocket with the largest takeoff mass and the strongest low-orbit carrying capacity in service.

The first flight of the YF-100K engine!

On April 28, 2024, the YF-100K liquid oxygen-kerosene engine developed by the Sixth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation completed a four-engine parallel ignition test. The total thrust of the engine exceeded 500 tons. This was the first large-thrust liquid oxygen-kerosene engine four-engine parallel ignition test, and the four-engine parallel scheme was fully verified.

YF-100K test run picture

The YF-100K was born with the proposal of China’s manned lunar landing plan and the need to demonstrate the new generation of manned carrier rockets. It is based on the improvement and optimization of the YF-100. This engine is the main power of China’s new generation of manned carrier rocket “Long March 10”. It adopts pump back swing. Compared with the YF-100 in use, it has the advantages of small mass eccentricity, small swing envelope, and easy layout of swing components.

The maiden flight of the Long March 12 rocket is also the maiden flight of the YF-100K engine, which will test its performance in actual launches and accumulate flight samples for the main power of the Long March 10 takeoff stage. At the same time, the YF-100K will pave the way for the improvement and upgrading of the new generation of carrier rockets currently in service, such as the Long March 5, whose four boosters are equipped with a total of 8 YF-100 engines. By replacing them with the YF-100K engines with better performance, the rocket will further release its already powerful carrying capacity.

Joint archery training of Long March XII

China’s Hainan commercial space launch site launches first rocket

It is expected that in August 2024, the Long March 12 (Yao-1) carrier rocket will carry out its maiden flight at the No. 2 station of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center in China, and China’s new generation of carrier rockets will welcome a new member. At the same time, this is also the first rocket launch of the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center, which means that China’s first commercial space launch center has officially been put into use.

In addition to launching from Hainan Commercial Aircraft Corporation, the Long March 12 can also be transported by rail to a land launch site to carry out launch missions, which will help the rocket quickly form a batch launch capability, support launches into sun-synchronous orbits and low-Earth orbits, and be used for low-orbit satellite constellation launch missions such as StarNet.

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At the Beijing China Takionaut/ Astronaut Center, China, People’s Republic of China 5th  July 2024, Beijing time, the Shenzhou 17th  the  CNSA- China National Space Administration  Tiangong China space station Shenzhou Crew … We meet again! The longest space mission duration trip crew debuts On the afternoon of July 5, 2024, two months after returning from space, the Shenzhou 17 astronaut crew Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin officially met with the media and the public at the China Astronaut Center. At the meeting, the Shenzhou 17 crew shared their experiences and insights during their time in orbit.



After returning, the Shenzhou 17 crew has successively completed the isolation recovery and convalescence recovery stages, and has fully entered the recovery observation stage. At present, under the careful protection and care of the scientific research support team of the China Astronaut Research and Training Center, the crew is in good physical and mental condition, their weight is stable at the pre-flight level, the results of various medical examinations are normal, and their muscle strength, endurance, and exercise cardiopulmonary function have basically recovered to the pre-flight level. After completing various tasks during the recovery period and conducting a summary of the recovery health assessment, the three astronauts will return to normal training.

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At 0649 Morning Hours Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time5th July 2024 , China- People’s Republic of China- CNSA –China National Space Administration   Successfully launched  Chang Zheng – Long March 6A Yao 7 Carrier Rocket ignited and took off at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center Shanxi Province..  Successfully launch China successfully launched the Tianhui-5 satellite group 02

At 6:49 am on July 5, 2024, Beijing time, China successfully launched the Tianhui-5 satellite group 02 at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center using the Long March 6 modified carrier rocket. The satellite successfully entered the predetermined orbit and the launch mission was a complete success. The satellite mainly carries out tasks such as geographic information surveying and mapping, land and resources surveys, and scientific experimental research. The Tianhui-5 satellite group 02 and the Long March 6 modified rocket were both developed by the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

This launch is the 527th launch…of the Long March series of carrier rockets

长征六号 Chang Zheng – Long March 6A Y7 Carrier Rocket optimized the final stage passivation process and improved the safety of the final stage in orbit. Compared with the previous mission, this mission has improved the test and launch plan and standardized various operations at the launch site, reducing the test and launch process in the launch area by 2 days and further shortening the launch cycle.

It is understood that for launch missions with orbital altitudes above 800 kilometers, starting the second-stage engine twice can significantly increase the carrying capacity. In order to meet the launch requirements of such satellites and enhance mission adaptability, the Chang Zheng – Long March 6A Y7 Carrier Rocket  began the development work related to the second-stage double start as early as 2018. “In the second half of this year, the Chang-liu modified rocket will conduct its first flight in a two-stage two-start state.” the Aerospace Science and Technology Group revealed to Long March.

Currently, the Changliu rocket is still carrying out demonstration work on the satellite fairing scheme with a diameter of 5.2 meters, which will provide a larger envelope space for the satellite and further improve mission adaptability. “In the future, the Chang Zheng – Long March 6A Y7 Carrier Rocket will also undertake more satellite launch missions to meet more satellite launch needs.” Xiang Changzheng said.

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On the day of  3rd July  2024   Hours Hong- Kong SAR – Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China At  Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time Beijing time  Shenzhou 18 Takionaut crew….. Shenzhou 18 astronaut crew will carry out the second extravehicular activity …. Successfully completed the second extravehicular activity…… At 22:51 Beijing time on July 3, 2024, after about 6.5 hours of extravehicular activities, the Shenzhou 18 crew astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu worked closely together, and with the support of the space station’s robotic arm and ground scientific researchers, installed space debris protection devices for the space station’s extravehicular pipelines, cables and key equipment, and completed the extravehicular inspection mission. Extravehicular astronauts Ye Guangfu and Li Cong have safely returned to the Wentian laboratory module, and the extravehicular activity was a complete success.



So far, the Takionaut Crew of the Shenzhou 18 astronaut crew has been completed by one-third, and a large number of scientific experiments and technical experiments will be carried out in orbit in the future…..

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