In May this year, Hong Kong payload specialist Dr. Lai Ka-ying lifted off aboard the Shenzhou-23 manned spacecraft, becoming the first Hong Kong citizen in space. On September 9, the "Tiangong Class: Hong Kong & Macao Special Session" space lecture—co-hosted by the HKSAR Government, Macao SAR Government, and the China Manned Space Agency—was held at Dr. Lai's alma mater, Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College. The Shenzhou-23 crew, including Dr. Lai, demonstrated live scientific experiments for students from Hong Kong and Macao, vividly showcasing the unique environment and promise of space technology. From behind-the-scenes R&D to executing missions in orbit, Hong Kong has successfully transitioned from a supporting role to core execution.

Notably, "MUSICO" (Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory), the "Space Eye" led and developed by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has been successfully deployed aboard China's "Tiangong" space station.

As one of the lead principal investigators for "MUSICO," Professor Hui Su—Chair Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, "Global STEM Scholar," Director of the Institute for Space Science and Technology at HKUST, and Founder & Chairwoman of Stellerus Tech—appeared on HK Tech Talk by Ta Kung Wen Wei Media and Dot Dot News to reveal the engineering process and scientific mechanisms behind "MUSICO."

What are the core capabilities of "MUSICO"? How was its extravehicular installation executed? How many images does it capture daily? And what specific on-orbit responsibilities does Dr. Lai Ka-ying manage?

Watch the full interview to find out!

Video Source: Ta Kung Wen Wei Media, Dot Dot News

Article Source: Ta Kung Wen Wei Media, Dot Dot News

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