Hong Kong’s technology minister has expressed hope that a public conversation with Lai Ka-ying, the city’s first astronaut, can be held within the next month or two.
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong revealed on Sunday that Hong Kong may develop a new approach to better integrate with the nation’s space development efforts.
“I hope that within the next month or two, we can arrange a public dialogue with Lai Ka-ying,” he said during a radio programme.
“Our initial plan was to connect local students with Lai Ka-ying for a ‘Tiangong classroom’ lecture during the mission. But because of strong interest from her peers and various groups, we are still finalising the details.”
He added that further information would be announced at a later date.