[Explanation] According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, in order to meet the needs of the follow-up missions of the manned space project, the selection of China's fourth batch of reserve astronauts has been started recently.
The selection of reserve astronauts will be organized and implemented by the China Manned Space Engineering Office. It is expected to be completed in about one and a half years. It will be the first time to select load experts in Hong Kong and Macau.
[Commentary] On October 2, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, said that this is exciting and good news, which is of great historical significance and fully reflects the country's care, support and trust in Hong Kong.
Li Jiachao said that the country's selection of load-bearing experts in Hong Kong signifies that the country encourages and welcomes Hong Kong compatriots to make contributions to the country's development, signifies the country's confidence in Hong Kong's scientific research level, and also signifies the country's concern for the development of Hong Kong's youth.
He has appointed Huang Wai Lun, Deputy Secretary of the Financial Secretary of the SAR Government, to be responsible for inter-bureau coordination and publicity and education, and Sun Dong, Director of the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the SAR Government, to be responsible for the specific selection work.
[Explanation] In the evening of the same day, the Hong Kong SAR government held a press conference to announce the relevant arrangements for the selection of load experts by the SAR government.
【Concurrent】Mak Tak Wai, Permanent Secretary of the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government
The SAR government will arrange the primary selection of load experts. The recruitment period will start from October 6 to October 27 this year. As for further selection, relevant parties in the Mainland will conduct the primary selection. Our primary selection will be mainly conducted through the following agencies Recruitment, the first is 11 local universities, the second is the (SAR) government 5 research centers and the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the third is the Hong Kong Cyberport and scientific research institutions or scientific research enterprises in the Science and Technology Park, the fourth is (SAR) ) government departments and the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, the SAR government may also consider applications from institutions or enterprises other than the above. The candidates must meet the basic requirements, including age and physical requirements, and they must be in the relevant professional fields. Possessing a Ph.D. and having no less than three years of professional experience, we encourage all those who meet the basic requirements and who are interested in the human spaceflight career to participate.
[Explanation] Mai Dewei said that payload experts are generally scientists and scientific researchers with backgrounds. When performing space flight missions, they are mainly responsible for carrying out space tests, operating and using space test equipment, and cooperating with other astronauts to handle the daily work of station management.
It is reported that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will hold a series of activities to deepen the awareness and understanding of Hong Kong citizens about the development achievements of the country's aerospace science and technology and the participation and contribution of Hong Kong experts to the country's aerospace engineering.
[Concurrent] Chen Weiwei, Director of the Information Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
According to our initial plan, RTHK will produce special programs to introduce the past experiences of Hong Kong researchers in the aerospace industry. RTHK will also collect and broadcast other aerospace-related activities. The Space Museum and the Science Museum will also hold a series of special lectures. It will introduce the relationship between aerospace technology and our daily life, and will also invite some aerospace experts and students who have participated in the "Hong Kong Junior Astronaut Experience Camp" to communicate and share with you. The Education Bureau and the Home Affairs and Youth Affairs Bureau will also encourage schools, Youth and regional groups organize and participate in these activities. With the strong support of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Hong Kong Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, the United Hong Kong Foundation will hold the 4th Innovation and Technology Expo in December to showcase the country's innovation in aerospace and other fields. Achievements, there will be many aerospace exhibits.
In addition, we also hope to encourage active responses from all walks of life. You can help organize other activities themed on aerospace technology, and hope that everyone can create an atmosphere of aerospace.
Reporter Liang Yuan Hong Kong reports
Responsible editor: [Ji Xiang]