Hong Kong, Macao astronauts set for their first spaceflight in 2026

Hong Kong, Macao astronauts set for their first spaceflight in 2026

China has announced that its first astronauts from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, selected as payload specialists, are on track to make their inaugural spaceflight as early as 2026, a spokesperson with the China Manned Space Agency

Macao’s first astronaut is prepping for a maiden spaceflight

A spokesperson for the China Manned Space Agency said that astronauts-in-training from Macao and Hong Kong could be travelling to space as early as 2026 The post Macao’s first astronaut is prepping for a maiden spaceflight appeared first on Macao News.

Hong Kong’s first astronaut could embark on space mission as early as 2026

Hong Kong’s first astronaut, selected last year to join China’s national space programme, could undertake their inaugural space mission as early as 2026, according to a senior official from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, CMSA Deputy Director General Lin Xiqiang provided […]

HK, Macao astronauts expected to carry out space mission as early as 2026

As payload specialists, astronauts from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are expected to carry out their first space mission as early as 2026, a spokesperson for the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said Tuesday.

City's first astronaut may be set for launch next year

The national space agency said on Wednesday astronauts from Hong Kong and Macau are on track to make their inaugural space flight as early as next year in a first for the two special administrative regions. The update came close to a year after the China Manned Space Agency selected two payload specialists from Hong Kong and Macau to join its fourth batch of preparatory astronauts. News of their eligibility came as the agency announced the crew …