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Students in SARs set for live lecture from space

Students and teachers in Hong Kong and Macao will soon have the opportunity to watch live scientific experiments from the three Shenzhou-23 astronauts currently aboard the Tiangong Space Station, including Hong Kong's first astronaut Lai Ka-ying. In an announcement on Saturday, an HKSAR government spokesman said the "Tiangong Class" Hong Kong and Macao Designated Session will be a valuable…

Hong Kong and Macao students are set to witness live scientific experiments conducted by astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station. This unique educational opportunity is part of the Tiangong Class Hong Kong and Macao Designated Session, announced by an HKSAR government spokesperson on Saturday. The event, a collaborative effort between the Hong Kong and Macao SAR Governments and the China Manned Space Agency, aims to provide an unparalleled aerospace science education experience in the zero-gravity environment of space.

The session comprises an expert lecture, an in-orbit demonstration, and a student question-and-answer segment. Teachers and students from primary and secondary schools will be able to tune in to the live broadcast on their respective campuses. The Education Bureau has arranged for the live streaming on multiple platforms, including the Information Services Department's website, the news.gov.hk Facebook page, and the A Shared Cosmic Vision for National Rejuvenation thematic website.

Additionally, Radio Television Hong Kong and other local television stations will also broadcast the event live.

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