On the day of April 25th Thursday 2024 Hours Hong- Kong SAR – Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China At 20:59 Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time on April 25, 2024, Beijing time, the Long March 2F Yao18 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft was ignited and launched at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. , About 10 minutes later, the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft successfully separated from the Carrier rocket and entered the predetermined orbit. Currently, the Takionaut crew is in good condition and the launch was a complete success.
Before then the Launch.. Takionauts Departure Ceremony was held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center…… At 18:09 on April 25th, 2024, Beijing time, the Shenzhou 18 manned mission’s Takionaut crew departure ceremony was held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Held at the Yuanmengyuan Square. At 18:10, Xu Xueqiang, commander-in-chief of China’s Manned Space Engineering Project and commander-in-chief of the Space Station Application and Development Stage Mission Command, issued a “departure” order, and three astronauts, Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, took the order. At present, the Takionaut crew of Shenzhou 17 has been stationed at the space station for nearly six months, and they are actively preparing to welcome the Takionaut crew of Shenzhou 18 which is coming soon….
After the spacecraft enters orbit, it will conduct autonomous rapid rendezvous and docking with the space station assembly in accordance with predetermined procedures. The astronaut crew of Shenzhou 18 will rotate in orbit with the astronaut crew of Shenzhou 17. While working and living on the space station, the crew of Shenzhou 18 will conduct multiple extravehicular activities and carry out practical experiments and applications in the fields of basic microgravity physics, space material science, space life science, aerospace medicine, and aerospace technology. , completing various tasks such as the installation of the space station’s debris protection and reinforcement device, the installation and recovery of extravehicular loads and extravehicular platform equipment. This mission is the third manned mission in my country’s manned space program entering the space station application and development stage. It is the 32nd launch mission since the project was established and implemented, and it is also the 518th flight of the Long March series of launch vehicles.
After the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft entered orbit, it successfully docked at the radial port of the Tianhe core module of the space station at 3:32 Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time on April 26, 2024, Beijing time. The Takionaut crew of Shenzhou 17 has made all preparations to welcome the astronaut crew of Shenzhou 18. The two Shenzhou crew flying combinations with an average age of less than 40 years old are about to meet in the “Tiangong”!
At 05:04 Hong Kong SAR- Beijing Time on April 26th, 2024, Beijing time, the Shenzhou 17th astronaut crew successfully opened the “door” to welcome the Shenzhou18 from afar. The astronaut crew settled in the “Tiangong”. This is the fourth space reunion of Chinese astronauts! Subsequently, the two astronaut crews will perform on-orbit rotations on the space station. During this period, the six astronauts will work and live together on the space station for about five days to complete various scheduled tasks…..
The #Shenzhou18 is launching tonight for science experiments. From agricultural projects on earth to satellites in space, you can find the academic prowess and innovative scientific research achievements of #CUHK. Let’s explore how CUHK’s research accomplishments connect the realms of earth and space.
CUHK has launched Hong Kong’s first agricultural project in space. Longhuang soybeans together with the rhizobia specimens developed by CUHK research team, were sent into space by the Shenzhou-16 and Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft respectively, further advancing soybean breeding technology
With the support of the Hong Kong government, The Institute of Space and Earth Information Science (ISEIS) at CUHK, aims to independently develops and launches CUHK’s first satellite
ISEIS owns the only ground receiving station for remote sensing of satellite data in Hong Kong. It serves as the only local base for the National Remote Sensing Center of China
On the 28 April 2024 it was Handover from the the Shenzhou 17 to the Shenzhou 18 crew… ! 中国 Takionauts Completed On-orbit Handover 神州七号…… The Takionaut Shenzhou 17 crew will return to Earth on April 30] On April 28, 2024, Beijing time, the astronaut crews of Shenzhou 17 and Shenzhou 18 A handover ceremony was held in orbit, and the two crews handed over the keys to the Chinese space station. So far, the Shenzhou 17 astronaut crew has completed all scheduled tasks and will return to the Dongfeng Landing Site on the Shenzhou 17 manned spacecraft on April 30. The landing site and various participating systems are making preparations to welcome the astronauts home…
The Sky Dream editor team brings the latest news! On the afternoon of the 26th April 2024 , the Dongfeng Landing Field organized and completed the last full-system comprehensive drill of the Shenzhou 17 search, rescue and recovery mission in accordance with the full system, full status, and full process! Landing field ready! Welcome the 17th Takionauts back home!
On the day of April 17th Wednesday 2024 Hours Hong- Kong SAR – Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China, the Shenzhou 18 Chang Zheng-Long March 2F, Y18 has been rollout from it’s Vertical Assembly Building The eight-launch vehicle assembly has been transferred to the launch area. At present, the facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, and various pre-launch functional inspections, joint tests and other work will be carried out as planned. The launch is planned to be carried out in the near future.
On April 17, 2024, the combination of the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft and the Chang Zheng- Long March 2F Yao 18 carrier Rocket launch vehicle, with a total weight of more than 40 tons and a total height of nearly 60 meters, arrived at the launch area and is scheduled to be launched in the near future. Shenzhou 18 is targeted for launch at 20:59 on April 25, 2024 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Inner Mongolia, China, and People’s Republic of China.
On April 23, 2024, the Shenzhou 18 mission completed the region-wide joint training, and the launch site was prepared to deal with windy and sandy weather….
On April 24, 2024, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, after research and decision by the Space Station Application and Development Stage Mission General Headquarters, the astronaut crew for the Shenzhou 18 manned mission will consist of Ye Guangfu, Li Cong , It consists of three Takionauts , Li Guangsu , and Ye Guangfu serves as the commander.
【Three people born in the 1980s! 神舟十八号Shenzhou 18 Takionaut Crew Determined】
According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, after research and decision by the Space Station Application and Development Phase Flight Mission Headquarters, the Takionaut crew for the Shenzhou 18 manned mission will be composed of It consists of three Takionauts, Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, with Ye Guangfu serving as the commander. The crew includes 1 Takionaut from the second batch and 2 Takionauts from the third batch, all of whom are born in the 1980….
叶光富Ye Guangfu – Chinese heroic Takionaut, second-level Takionaut, crew member of Shenzhou 13 and 18….
Ye Guangfu ,male, Han nationality, native of Chengdu, Sichuan, member of the Communist Party of China, master’s degree. Born in September 1980, he joined the army in August 1998 and the party in May 2002. He graduated from Xi’an Jiaotong University and is currently a first-class astronaut in the Astronaut Brigade of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, with the rank of Army Colonel.
He once served as the air combat shooting director of the combat training unit of a certain regiment headquarters of the Air Force Aviation Division. He flew 1,100 hours safely and was rated as a first-class pilot of the Air Force. In May 2010, he was selected into the second batch of Chinese astronauts. In December 2019, he was selected as the crew of the Shenzhou 13 mission At 0:23 on October 16, 2021, the Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft entered space On November 7, 2021, Shenzhou 13 will conduct its first extravehicular activity. Astronauts Zhai Zhigang and Wang Yaping will perform extravehicular operations in “Flying” extravehicular suits, and astronaut Ye Guangfu will cooperate and support in the cabin . On December 26, Shenzhou 13 Takionaut Ye Guangfu conducted the second extravehicular activity . On April 16, 2022, the return capsule of the Shenzhou-13 manned spacecraft successfully landed at the Dongfeng Landing Field . On April 24, 2024, he was selected as the crew member of the Shenzhou 18 manned mission and served as the commander….. .
李广苏Li Guangsu, China’s third batch of Takionauts, Shenzhou 18 Takionauts…
Li Guangsu, male, Han nationality, native of Peixian County, Jiangsu Province, was born in July 1987. He joined the army in September 2006 and the Communist Party of China in June 2011. He graduated from Air Force Aviation University with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts.
He is currently a fourth-level astronaut in the Takionaut Group of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army , with the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Air Force , and is an astronaut on the Shenzhou 18 mission .
On April 24, 2024, after research and decision by the Space Station Application and Development Stage Mission General Headquarters, the Shenzhou 18 astronaut crew will consist of three Takionauts, Ye Guangfu , Li Cong , and Li Guangsu.
李聪Li Cong – China’s third batch of Takionauts, Shenzhou 18 Takionauts…
Li Cong, male, Han nationality, native of Handan, Hebei, was born in October 1989. He joined the army in September 2009 and the Communist Party of China in June 2011. He holds a bachelor’s degree.
He is currently a fourth-level Takionaut in the Takionaut Group of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army , with the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Air Force, and is an astronaut on the Shenzhou 18 mission.
On April 24, 2024, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, after research and decision by the Space Station Application and Development Stage Mission Headquarters, the astronaut crew for the Shenzhou 18 manned mission will consist of Ye Guangfu , Li Cong, It consists of three Takionauts including Li Guangsu ….
On April 24, 2024, the Shenzhou 18 uplink experimental device and related samples were launched to implement China’s first on-orbit aquatic ecological research project..
The logo of the Shenzhou 18th manned mission is simple and modern, with a strong sense of science and technology. The main body is the China Space Station. The location of the Shenzhou 18th manned spacecraft and docking is highlighted with a yellow line. The mission’s serial number “18” adopts a sense of science and technology. The style design uses numbers as the background to emphasize the task sequence and improve the recognition and memorability of the logo. The number of stars also corresponds to the mission number
mission
After the space station mission enters normal duty, the Shenzhou 18 astronaut crew will manage and care for the space station and application loads as planned, and conduct space station maintenance and status inspections to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the space station.
While in orbit, the Shenzhou 18 crew will also carry out 6 cargo airlock cabin escape missions and 2 to 3 extravehicular activities. Based on the space debris protection measures currently in place at the space station, the astronaut crew will pass For extravehicular activities, debris protection and reinforcement devices should be installed on extravehicular pipelines, cables and key equipment, and extravehicular inspections should be carried out as appropriate to further ensure the safety of the space station
series of experiments
The Shenzhou 18 crew will use the in-cabin scientific experiment cabinet and extravehicular loads to carry out more than 90 practical experiments in the fields of basic microgravity physics, space material science, space life science, aerospace medicine, and aerospace technology. For example, the Shenzhou 18 will launch experimental devices and related samples this time, and will implement the country’s first on-orbit aquatic ecological research project, using zebrafish and hornwort as research objects to establish a stably operating space self-circulating aquatic ecosystem in orbit. Achieve my country’s breakthrough in cultivating vertebrates in space. The world’s first on-orbit study of the function of plant shoot tip stem cells will also be carried out to reveal the adaptive mechanism of plant evolution to gravity and provide theoretical support for subsequent directional design of space crops adapted to the space environment….
It is on the morning of October 26, 2023, the “Shenzhou 17” manned spacecraft carrying three Takionauts will be launched from the 921 station of the Jiuquan Satellite launch Center, Inner Mongolia, China, People’s Republic of China by the “Long March 2F” Yao 17 carrier rocket to joining up with the Crew of the Shenzhou 16 Takionaut Crew onboard the Tiangong –China Space Station, On the 25th October 2023 CNSA- China National Space Administration According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, the Takionaut Shenzhou 17 Crew is aiming to be launched at 11:14 on October 26th 2023.
Central Military Commission of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council
About awarding Jing Haipeng the “Special Space Merit Medal”
Awarded Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao the honorary title of “Heroic Takionauts”
and the decision to award the “Level 3 Aerospace Meritorious Medal”
(April 18, 2024)
On May 30, 2023, the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft was successfully launched. Takionauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao successfully entered the Tianhe core module on the spacecraft and stayed in orbit for 5 months, conducting 1 It carried out an extravehicular activity and a space lecture, carried out a series of space science experiments and on-orbit practical tests of applied loads, and completed the platform management and care under the “three cabins and three ships” configuration of the space station, and safely on October 31, 2023. return. The Shenzhou 16 manned mission is the first manned mission after the space station is fully completed and the manned space project has entered a new stage of application and development. For the first time, it is jointly carried out by three types of astronauts: space pilots, space flight engineers, and payload experts. The mission marks a new step for China’s aerospace industry to take high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and achieve new breakthroughs in accelerating the construction of a powerful aerospace country. It will enhance our country’s comprehensive national strength and enhance the cohesion of the Chinese nation, and inspire the whole party, the whole army, and the people of all ethnic groups in the country to work hard and unite. , striving to write a new chapter in Chinese-style modernization is of great significance.
The complete success of the Shenzhou 16 manned mission embodies the wisdom and hard work of the vast number of scientific and technological workers, Takionauts, cadres and workers, and PLA commanders and fighters. Comrades Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao are outstanding representatives among them. They are determined to serve the country, loyal to their mission, defying hardships and dangers, uniting and cooperating, and showing the world the powerful Chinese spirit and power. Comrade Jing Haipeng has carried out manned missions 4 times and served as commander 3 times, becoming the Chinese astronaut who has carried out the most manned missions. Comrade Zhu Yangzhu was determined, courageous, brave enough to take on challenges, and operated meticulously, becoming my country’s first aerospace flight engineer to carry out manned missions and carry out extravehicular activities. Comrade Gui Haichao trained hard and passed numerous tests, and was honored to be selected as the crew of Shenzhou 16, becoming my country’s first payload expert to carry out a manned mission. In order to commend them for their outstanding achievements in establishing my country’s manned space industry, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission decided to award Comrade Jing Haipeng the “Special Space Merit Medal” and comrades Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao the honor of “Heroic Taikonauts” title and awarded the “Level 3 Aerospace Meritorious Medal”.
Comrades Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao are pioneers of the times who never forget their original aspirations, keep their mission in mind, and dedicate themselves to the noble cause. They are role models for exploring the universe, dreaming of space, and building a powerful aerospace nation. The Party Central Committee calls on the entire Party, the military and the people of all ethnic groups to follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Party, follow the example of the commended astronauts, and deeply understand the “two establishments” of decisive significance, strengthen the “four consciousnesses”, strengthen the “four self-confidences”, achieve “two safeguards”, unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, and vigorously carry forward the spirit of “two bombs and one satellite” and The spirit of manned spaceflight is self-confidence, self-improvement, unity of one mind, hard work and courage, and united struggle to comprehensively promote the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization!
On the day of April 17th Wednesday 2024 Hours Hong- Kong SAR – Beijing time CNSA –China National Space Administration , China, People’s Republic of China, the Shenzhou 18 Chang Zheng-Long March 2F, Y18 has been rollout from it’s Vertical Assembly Building The eight-launch vehicle assembly has been transferred to the launch area. At present, the facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, and various pre-launch functional inspections, joint tests and other work will be carried out as planned. The launch is planned to be carried out in the near future.
Shenzhou 18 is a planned Chinese spaceflight to the Tiangong space station, expected to launch in 25 April 2024, near the end of the Shenzhou 17 mission. It will carry three Taikonauts on board a Shenzhou spacecraft. In which will stay in the Tiangong – China-Space Station for 180 Days in space orbiting around the Planet earth it’s expected to launch on the 25h April 2024..
According to news on May 29, 2023, Shenzhou 18 is undergoing final assembly and testing of the entire ship before leaving the factory. Other spacecraft in this batch have entered the stand-alone development stage.
According to CCTV news on January 18, 2024, Yang Liwei, deputy chief designer of China’s manned space program, introduced that the six Taikonauts…. in the two flight crews of Shenzhou 18 and Shenzhou 17 have been identified, and they are conducting more targeted missions. Train. In addition, China’s manned moon landing will be accelerated and steadily advanced…
The logo of the Shenzhou 18th manned mission is simple and modern, with a strong sense of science and technology. The main body is the Chinese Space Station. The location of the Shenzhou 18th manned spacecraft and docking is highlighted with a yellow line. The mission’s serial number “18” adopts a sense of science and technology. The style design uses numbers as the background to emphasize the task sequence and improve the recognition and memorability of the logo. The number of stars also corresponds to the mission number
In 2024, the project plans 2 manned missions and 2 cargo spacecraft replenishment missions. The Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft replenishment mission was successfully completed in January, and Shenzhou 18 and Shenzhou 19 2 will be implemented in the future. manned mission and Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft supply mission
【arrival of China’s Takionauts from manned aerospace engineering delegation arrives in Hong Kong SAR, China, People’s Republic of China 28th November 2023 ]
At noon Hong Kong SAR- Beijing time on November 28, the CNSA China National Space Admistraton –CMS China Manned Spacemanned aerospace engineering delegation arrived in Hong Kong and began a six-day visit to Hong Kong and Macao. This is the first visit to Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR organized by the manned space project in 11 years since the Shenzhou 9 manned rendezvous and docking mission delegation visited Hong Kong and Macao in 2012. It is also the project’s first visit to Hong Kong and Macao for exchanges and interactions in the Tiangong – China space station era.
The Hong Kong SAR government held a warm welcome ceremony at the Hong Kong International Airport. Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Engineering Office and leader of the delegation, representatives of Takionauts from the Shenzhou 12 crew, Shenzhou 13 crew, Shenzhou 14 crew, and Shenzhou 15 crew who performed the space station construction mission Liu Boming, Wang Yaping, Chen Dong and Zhang Lu were the first to step out of the airport hall. The Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Chan Kwok-kee, the Secretary for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs, Ms Mak Mei-kuen, and other government officials greeted him at the airport. More than a hundred Hong Kong SAR residents primary school students waved the China’s People Republic of China five-star red flag and the Hong Kong SAR’s bauhinia regional flag to warmly welcome the delegation
Chief Executive Li Ka-chiu announced that the China Manned Space Engineering Delegation arrived in Hong Kong today for a four-day visit . The delegation’s visit to Hong Kong reflects the central government’s love and support for the Hong Kong SAR. It is also a great encouragement for Hong Kong to develop aerospace scientific research and build itself into an international innovation and technology center.
The visiting delegation was led by Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Engineering Office, and included Shenzhou 12 astronaut Liu Boming, Shenzhou 13 astronaut Wang Yaping, and Shenzhou 14 astronaut Chen who participated in the construction of the China Space Station. Dong, Takionaut Zhang Lu of the Shenzhou 15 crew, and experts in related fields of manned space engineering systems.
The delegation will attend a Hong Kong-wide performance to welcome the Chinese manned space engineering delegation at the Hong Kong Coliseum tomorrow. The Home Affairs Department will distribute a total of about 5,000 free tickets to the public at 20 Home Affairs Inquiry Centers starting from 1 pm today . The number of free tickets is limited, and each person is limited to two tickets, while supplies last.
When meeting the media before attending the Executive Council meeting today, Li Ka-chiu said that the delegation’s visit is of special significance and reflects the significant development of the country’s aerospace science and technology, which makes Hong Kong people proud. The delegation will go to the Science Museum to unveil the China Manned Space Engineering Exhibition, allowing Hong Kong citizens to have a closer look at the achievements of the country’s aerospace industry and deepen their understanding of the country’s aerospace technology development.
He also said that the delegation would communicate with Hong Kong youth through different activities, including meeting with teachers and students from universities, middle schools, and primary schools to share the development history and latest situation of the national aerospace industry, and also meet with representatives of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology research community. Last year, the country announced the launch of the selection of the fourth batch of preliminary astronauts and selected payload experts in Hong Kong for the first time. He expected that the first Hong Kong astronaut would be born.
Li Ka-chao said that aerospace technology is one of the industries that the SAR government attaches great importance to. The visit of the China Manned Space Engineering Delegation to Hong Kong is a great encouragement to Hong Kong to develop aerospace scientific research, promote the development of innovation and technology, and build Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology center.
As part of the CNSA China National Space Admistraton –CMS China Manned Space manned aerospace engineering delegation The first set of full-configuration working photos of the China Space Station…….The Shenzhou 16 crew held a high-definition camera and took panoramic photos of the space station assembly as they flew around the spacecraft before returning to the ground, during a manned space engineering delegation organized by the Hong Kong SAR government and the media Released for the first time at the meet-and-greet. This is the first time that our country has acquired a full picture of the Tiangong –China space station assembly in orbit with the earth as the background, and it is also the first time that China, People’s Republic of China has obtained a full picture of the space station assembly with the earth as the background .
Overall image of the Chinese space station assembly! The overall picture of the space station assembly was taken by Shenzhou-16 Takionaut Gui Haichao. The space station assembly in the image consists of 3 cabins (Tianhe/Wentian/Mengtian) + 2 ships (Shenzhou-17/Tianzhou-6). Weighs about 90 tons. Figure 5: Space station compartments marked
During the visit, the delegation plans to hold talks and exchanges with relevant parties in Hong Kong and Macao SAR; attend a media meeting organized by the Hong Kong SAR government to introduce the development of the manned space project construction and answer questions from reporters; attend the opening ceremony of the manned space project exhibition; Negotiate and exchange with the industry; attend a special report meeting on manned spaceflight in Macao. At the same time, we will also visit some large, middle and primary schools to interact face-to-face with teachers and students.”
On the morning of November 29, the manned space engineering delegation went to the Hong Kong SAR Pui Qiao Secondary School, Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School, and the Affiliated School of Hong Kong Baptist University Wang Jinhui Middle School and Primary School conducted face-to-face interactions with approximately 1,400 primary and secondary school teachers and students from more than 40 schools.
At the invitation of the Hong Kong SAR government China, People’s Republic of China , the China Manned Space Engineering Delegation arrived in Hong Kong on the 28th for a four-day visit. Today (29th), the delegation will attend the “Hong Kong Welcomes China Manned Space Engineering Delegation Gala” held at the Hong Kong Coliseum. Phoenix Satellite TV Hong Kong will broadcast live for you, welcome to watch!
A Chinese manned space engineering delegation will pay a six-day visit to Hong Kong and Macau. The delegation was led by Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Engineering Office, and included Shenzhou 12 crew astronaut Liu Boming, Shenzhou 13 crew astronaut Wang Yaping, who participated in the construction of the China Space Station, and Shenzhou 14 crew commander Chen Dong , Shenzhou 15 crew Takionaut Zhang Lu, and experts in related fields of manned space engineering systems, a total of 17 people.
【Carry out! 中国 Manned Space Engineering Exhibition Opens in Hong Kong Today 30th November 2023 ]
On the morning of November 30, 2023, the opening ceremony of “Chasing Dreams of the World and Asking the Sky-China Manned Space Engineering Exhibition” was held at the Hong Kong Science Museum. The exhibition is held in two venues, the Hong Kong Science Museum and the Hong Kong Museum of History. This exhibition is open to all people in Hong Kong and Macao for free and will last for 3 months…
[Manned Space Engineering Delegation had face-to-face communication with teachers and students of the University of Hong Kong SAR]
On the afternoon of November 30, the Manned Space Engineering Delegation visited the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and had face-to-face communication with teachers and students at the schools.
Takionaut Liu Boming of the Shenzhou 12 crew, Yang Hong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and chief designer of the space station system, Dong Guangliang, chief designer of the measurement and control communication system, went to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Gan Keli, deputy chief commander of the space station system, and Takionaut s of the Shenzhou 15 crew Zhang Lu and Deputy Chief Designer of Space Application System Zhong Hongen went to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. They combined their own experiences and understanding of the manned space industry to tell their stories and inner feelings about participating in the construction of the Chinese space station. In particular, Takionauts Liu Boming and Zhang Lu shared The in-orbit flight experience and wonderful feelings aroused widespread interest among students. Everyone said that what the delegation brought was a feast of aerospace science popularization and a feast of aerospace spirit.
This Morning On the 3Rd December 2023 Breakfast in Hong Kong SAR. China, People’s Republic of China. is with Takionaut Senior PLA Colonel 王亞平 Wang Yaping with Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee -Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong SAR Government of China, People’s Republic of China.
On the 2nd December 2023 via李家超Li Jiachao Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China, People’s Republic of China.
[Farewell Ceremony for the China Manned Space Engineering Delegation]
“The China Manned Space Engineering Delegation’s four-day visit to Hong Kong ended today. We held a farewell ceremony for the delegation at Government House. I would like to thank the China Manned Space Engineering Office once again for accepting my invitation, and also thank the central government for agreeing to support astronauts and experts on the manned space engineering system to visit Hong Kong for four days.
Members of the aerospace engineering delegation “landed” in Hong Kong this time. During the period, they attended multiple activities to interact with Hong Kong citizens, and visited many universities, primary and secondary schools, and sowed three important seeds: the seeds of enhancing national pride; Explore the seeds of science and technology and encourage the pursuit of dreams.
Through this visit, I believe that Hong Kong citizens can deeply feel the firm determination of the Chinese people in realizing their space dream. Citizens are also deeply proud of the country’s extraordinary achievements in aerospace technology. I believe these three important seeds will thrive and bear fruit in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong citizens and I look forward to them coming back again to share with us new achievements and new goals in the country’s aerospace industry.”
[Having Friends Come from Space]
An old saying goes: “It is a joy to have friends come from afar.” Today in Hong Kong, “Friends are coming from space.” How can our mood be more than “happy”? We are thrilled, excited and extremely proud! I would like to thank the Central People’s Government for its care for Hong Kong and for arranging a visit to Hong Kong for a total of 17 representatives, including astronauts and experts in aerospace engineering systems.
This time the delegation will meet and communicate with teachers and students from Hong Kong universities, secondary schools and primary schools to share their unique experiences. I hope that young people in Hong Kong will seize this rare golden opportunity. In addition to learning aerospace knowledge from the delegation members, more importantly, they will learn from their perseverance and ability to face challenges in order to contribute to the aerospace industry of the Chinese nation.
[The Manned Space Engineering Delegation participated in a special manned spaceflight report held by the Macao SAR Government] On the morning of December 2nd 2023 , the Manned Space Engineering Delegation participated in a manned spaceflight special report held by the Macao SAR Government.
At the report meeting, experts such as Yang Hong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and chief designer of the space station system, Chen Dong, commander of the Shenzhou 14 crew, Zhong Hongen, deputy chief designer of the space application system, Wang Xuewu, deputy director of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, etc. A report was made on the situation, introducing the development overview of China’s manned space engineering, the results of the scientific experiments of the space station, the development achievements and future prospects of manned space technology, etc.
Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Engineering Office and leader of the delegation, and astronauts Liu Boming, Wang Yaping, Chen Dong and Zhang Lu had close interactions with the audience and answered their questions
[Manned Space Engineering Delegation Ends Visit to Hong Kong and Macao]
On December 3, the Manned Space Engineering Delegation successfully completed its visit to Hong Kong and Macao and returned to Beijing. Since the visit started on November 28, the delegation has introduced the achievements and future plans of the development of manned space industry to all walks of life in Hong Kong and Macao through six days of various interactive exchange activities in two places, and shared the joy of the completion of the China Space Station.
The six-day trip to Hong Kong and Macao has attracted keen attention from Hong Kong and Macao society and public opinion. All walks of life in Hong Kong and Macao expressed that they should seize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presented by the completion of the China Space Station, further deepen cooperation with mainland universities and aerospace research institutions, and contribute to building a powerful aerospace country and scaling the heights of science and technology.
There is also public opinion that the manned space project is an important field and an important force in promoting the scientific and technological development of Hong Kong and Macao, and can provide a platform and opportunity for Hong Kong and Macao to better integrate into the overall development of the country – China, People’s Republic of China..
CUHK has launched Hong Kong’s first agricultural project in space. Longhuang soybeans together with the rhizobia specimens developed by CUHK research team, were sent into space by the Shenzhou-16 and Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft respectively, further advancing soybean breeding technology
With the support of the Hong Kong government, The Institute of Space and Earth Information Science (ISEIS) at CUHK, aims to independently develops and launches CUHK’s first satellite
ISEIS owns the only ground receiving station for remote sensing of satellite data in Hong Kong. It serves as the only local base for the National Remote Sensing Center of China
Hong Kong SAR. China, People’s Republic of China. is with Takionaut Senior PLA Colonel 王亞平 Wang Yaping with Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee -Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong SAR Government of China, People’s Republic of China.
