Hong Kong’s first astronaut to give live space lecture to students on Wednesday
First Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying will deliver a live lecture from space to students and teachers at her alma mater on Wednesday morning, with the session also broadcast to pupils across the city and in neighbouring Macau. According to an Education Bureau notice delivered to all primary and secondary schools on Tuesday, Lai, alongside her two fellow Shenzhou-23 crew members, mission commander…
Hong Kong native Lai Ka-ying, the country's first astronaut, delivered an inspiring live lecture to students at her former Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College, orbiting aboard the Tiangong space station. The 90-minute session, streamed across Hong Kong and Macau, showcased life in zero gravity, including cooking chicken wings and locating city lights.
Lai emphasized the importance of excelling in math and science, encouraging students to persevere despite challenges. The astronaut, who became the first female payload specialist for China, shared her rigorous preparation, from survival training to sleep deprivation tests. Lai's presence at the school echoed China's emphasis on nurturing talent in science and technology for future space endeavors.
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