The country announced the launch of the fourth batch of preliminary astronaut selection and selected payload experts in Hong Kong and Macao for the first time. The most eye-catching thing is that the load experts are selected in Hong Kong and Macao for the first time.

On National Day, Hong Kong received a big gift. The country announced the launch of the fourth batch of preliminary astronaut selection and selected payload experts in Hong Kong and Macao for the first time.

Hong Kong media reported an exciting news on October 2: In order to meet the needs of the follow-up flight mission of the manned spacecraft project, the fourth batch of national preparatory astronaut selection work has been launched recently. The most eye-catching thing is that the load experts are selected in Hong Kong and Macao for the first time.

This time, a total of 12-14 reserve astronauts were selected, including 7-8 space pilots, space flight engineers and payload experts, including about two payload experts. Aerospace pilots are selected among active pilots of the People's Liberation Army, Navy and Air Forces, aerospace flight engineers are selected among scientific research and engineering technicians engaged in aerospace engineering and related fields, and payload experts are selected among scientific researchers engaged in space scientific research and application-related fields.

The so-called payload experts are generally backgrounded by scientists and researchers. 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 daily station management work. Hong Kong announced on the 2nd that the recruitment period for payload experts will be from October 6 to 27, and further selection will be carried out by relevant mainland departments.

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Singapore Government conditions: Applicants must be between 30 and 45 years old, men must be between 162 and 175 cm, and women must be between 160 and 175 cm. The applicant must be in a very good physical condition, be healthy, and must not have allergic constitution, and will not affect the flight history and family history of the flight service. As for professional requirements, you must have at least a doctorate degree in the relevant field, have no less than 3 years of experience in the professional field, and must be a Chinese citizen among permanent residents of Hong Kong. They can receive appropriate allowances from the Hong Kong government during their training and do not have to worry about their lives.

Someone may ask, why not recruit space pilots and space flight engineers in Hong Kong? This is because aerospace pilots are generally recruited in the Air Force, and Hong Kong does not have an Air Force, and the flight service team is not an Air Force; as for aerospace flight engineers, there are not many talents in Hong Kong. However, in terms of load experts, Hong Kong has invested resources in the past and has a certain talent reserve.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Li Jiachao said on the 2nd that the country selected payload experts in Hong Kong for the first time, "This is an exciting and historic message," giving Hong Kong people the opportunity to realize their space dream and contribute to the country. He said that this move marks the country's contribution to the country's development, marks the country's confidence in Hong Kong's scientific research level, and also marks the country's concern for the development of Hong Kong's youth.

Hong Kong Polytechnic University's "Fire Status Surveillance Camera" provides support for the country's first Mars exploration mission, "Tianwen-1".

In fact, Hong Kong has always participated in the development of the national aerospace industry. Like the "Table Sampling Execution Device" developed by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University team, it helped " Chang'e 5 " successfully complete the lunar table sampling return task. In addition, the "Fire Status Surveillance Camera" also provides support for the country's first Mars exploration mission, "Tianwen-1". The country has also paid great attention to sharing the achievements of space development with Hong Kong. Since my country's first aerospace hero, Yang Liwei, visited Hong Kong in 2003, it has become a common practice for astronauts to come to Hong Kong to exchange.

Selection of payload experts in Hong Kong is not only a generous gift to Hong Kong during the National Day, but also helps to enhance the national awareness and national identity of Hong Kong people.