The country announced the start of the selection of the fourth batch of reserve astronauts. Among them, two payload experts will be selected from Hong Kong and Macau residents. Therefore, Hong Kong scientific research talents have the opportunity to become national astronauts.
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Sun Dong, said in a radio program this morning (3rd) that the country has seen Hong Kong's advantages in basic scientific research and innovation in the past few years, so it is the first time to select load experts in Hong Kong and Macau. It is estimated that the competition for this selection will be quite fierce. , but I believe that as long as Hong Kong recommends a sufficient number of candidates, there is still a chance to be shortlisted, and the government will also recommend all qualified persons to the country to participate in the final selection.
In addition, those who meet the eligibility criteria will be assisted by the HA to undergo a physical examination.
Height not higher than 175cm Government: Required for in-cabin work
It is a great honor and excitement for the country to select payload experts in Hong Kong and Macau for the first time. Hong Kong also has quite a few young generation with "aerospace dreams".
He believes that the country recognizes Hong Kong's development in innovation and technology, and understands that Hong Kong has made achievements in basic scientific research and has top talents.
When asked if he could open more applications for doctoral students who have just graduated, Sun Dong pointed out that he understands that many young people want to participate in the national aerospace work, so it must be determined according to the requirements of the mainland: "I believe that as long as we recommend a sufficient number of people, There is still a chance for (Hong Kong people) to be shortlisted.”
Mak Tak Wai, Permanent Secretary of the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, pointed out that in this selection process, Hong Kong was mainly responsible for arranging primary elections and recruiting relevant experts from institutions. The recruitment period was from October 6 to 27, and those who met the basic information, You can accept the medical examination arranged by the HA, and the subsequent procedures will be handled by the Mainland.
He pointed out: "The mission of spaceflight is very arduous. The space environment is very different from that of the earth. The payload experts or other astronauts have great demands on the body, mind and body, so this time there will be a physical examination, and the work will be assisted by the Hospital Authority. ”
The training time in the Mainland takes about two and a half years and is carried out by the relevant state units.
When asked why the applicant's height is limited to 162 to 175 cm for men and 160 to 175 cm for women, Mai pointed out that this is set by the National Space Administration, and "the need for personnel to work in the cabin has been carefully considered." .
Can BNO holders apply?
Sun Dong: Leave the relevant committee to deal with it
When asked when the Hong Kong government learned of the country's recruitment of Hong Kong and Macau residents to participate in aerospace work, Sun Dong admitted: "We have only recently learned the news." But he pointed out that young people in Hong Kong have always dreamed of spaceflight. Hong Kong's achievements in the field of technological innovation meet the requirements of the central government.
When asked how many people are expected to meet the requirements, Sun Dong pointed out that there are currently tens of thousands of people working in scientific and technological research in Hong Kong, but of course there are still many other requirements.
As for how many people Hong Kong will choose to recommend to the country, Sun Dong admits that there is no specific number at this stage, but he points out that all applicants deemed qualified by the SAR government will be recommended to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the country will only choose two payloads from Hong Kong and Macao. Experts, "As long as there is at least one person in Hong Kong who can be shortlisted in the end, it is a great honor."
In this selection process, Hong Kong applicants must be Chinese citizens among Hong Kong permanent residents.
The host of the business platform asked whether Hong Kong people holding BNOs could sign up for the participation. Sun Dong did not respond positively, only that the registration requirements were quite clear, and they needed to be Chinese citizens among Hong Kong permanent residents.
The host paid attention to the particularity of BNO, because if Hong Kong people intend to sign up, they must give enough time to decide whether to give up their passports. Sun Dong responded: "If there are Hong Kong residents who want to give up some overseas identities for this purpose, this is left to the relevant committees. I hope everyone will cherish the opportunity given by the country as much as possible.”
He also pointed out that this is the fourth batch of astronauts selected by the country nationwide. With the rapid development of national aerospace technology, it is believed that the number and number of astronauts selected across the country, including Hong Kong and Macao, will also increase in the future.
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