On the occasion of the National Day holiday, the central government announced today (2nd) that it will "send a big gift" to Hong Kong.
The China Manned Space Engineering Office will select the fourth batch of reserve astronauts in China. Among them, there will be two-time payload experts. Hong Kong and Macau residents will be selected to serve, that is, Hong Kong scientific research talents are expected to become astronauts.
The Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Wong Wai-lun, together with the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industries, Mr. Sun Tung, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Mak Tak-wai, and the Director of Information Services, Mr. Chan Wai-wai, announced at 7:45 tonight that the first selection of "Load Experts" will be held in Hong Kong. press conference.
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Wong Wai Lun: The central government has brought generous gifts to Hong Kong people, and the government will fully cooperate with the selection work
Wong Wai-lun described the news as "very happy and exciting", giving Hong Kong people the opportunity to conduct scientific research in space.
He pointed out that the country's manned spaceflight has been developing for 30 years, and it has continued to create precedents and made breakthroughs in many key technologies. "Every successful exploration has strengthened the pride of Hong Kong people. The selection in Hong Kong fully reflects the country's care for Hong Kong citizens. The science and technology community attaches great importance to and supports the government.”
He said that the SAR government is extremely honored and sincerely thanked the central government for bringing generous gifts to Hong Kong people on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the return of the motherland. The government will fully cooperate with the selection work.
He pointed out that Hong Kong's basic scientific research work has developed well in recent years. Many scholars and experts have been recognized by the country and the world. Many universities have provided support to the country. Some young people have a strong interest in the aerospace industry.
He said that in September last year, Hong Kong researchers and a group of students were invited to talk in real time with the three astronauts who were at the Tiangong Space Station at the time. The community responded enthusiastically at that time, and the activity inspired students to be interested in spaceflight. He hoped that young people will continue to work hard. Realize the dream of spaceflight in the future.
China Manned Space Engineering Office selects the fourth batch of preparatory spaceflight
According to an announcement by the China Manned Space Engineering Office today, in order to meet the needs of the follow-up missions of the manned space project, the selection of China's fourth batch of reserve astronauts has been started recently, and the selection of payload experts in Hong Kong and Macau is the first time.
A total of 12 to 14 reserve astronauts will be selected this time, including 7 to 8 space pilots, 5 to 6 space flight engineers and payload experts, of which 2 payload experts will be selected from Hong Kong and Macau.
Looking through the information, "Load Experts" are scientists and engineers who are responsible for various scientific experiments and explorations in space, not professional astronauts.
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