On the National Day of China, Hong Kong received a special gift: Hong Kong scientific research experts will have the opportunity to enter mainland space stations for the first time.
According to Xinhua News Agency, China Sunday (October 2) announced that the fourth batch of preparatory astronaut selection work has been launched, and loading experts will be selected for the first time in Hong Kong and Macao.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Li Jiachao welcomed and thanked this decision, saying that it "fully reflects the country's care, support and trust in Hong Kong."
He said that the Hong Kong government will definitely assist and cooperate with the selection work, and encourage all sectors of Hong Kong to take advantage of this opportunity to understand the fruitful results of China's manned aerospace project and enhance national awareness and national identity.It can be seen that the aerospace dream of Hong Kong people is closely linked to the Chinese national consciousness.
Macau also obtained the opportunity for this selection, and has been selected for selection and registration on Monday (October 3), and Hong Kong will start registration on Thursday (October 6).
How to become an expert in load?
However, this time the experts selected in Hong Kong and Macau are not in the general impression of the public.
China has added the category of Payload Specialist since recruiting the third batch of astronauts in 2018.They are not professional astronauts, but vocational scientists or engineers who take spacecraft or astronauts to enter space and carry out scientific and technological activities.
The selection plan recruits 12 to 14 preparatory astronauts, including two carrier -loading experts, and will be selected among scientific researchers engaged in spatial science research and application related fields.
According to the basic requirements given by the Hong Kong Innovation Technology and Industrial Bureau, the recruited personnel have biology, medicine, psychology, material, physics, chemistry, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, astronomy, astronomy, astronomyProfessional doctoral degrees and professionals who have at least three years of experience in related fields.The applicant should also have a strong Chinese and English comprehensive application ability, and Mandarin is better.
At the same time, the applicant must also have good health and non -allergic constitution, and it has no previous history and family medical history that cannot affect flight services.
As for whether the crown disease will affect the application qualification, Metwei, the permanent secretary -general of the Innovation Science and Technology and Industry Bureau, did not give a certain answer when answering the reporter on Sunday.Make a decision again.
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In addition, due to the important task of loading experts to participate in the Chinese manned space project, the Hong Kong government is particularly clear that candidates must be Chinese citizens among the permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.According to the official website of the Hong Kong Government, those who have Chinese descent, who are born in Chinese territory (including Hong Kong), are Chinese citizens regardless of whether they hold foreign passports.
At the same time, candidates and family members of the family should love the country, support the "one country, two systems" policy, abide by the National Constitution and the Hong Kong Basic Law, and have no criminal records, and support the manned space industry.In other words, applicants and their family members should be "Patriotic Hong Kong people"
All the astronauts listed on the official website of China Manned Aerospace Engineering are all members of the Communist Party of China, and there is no requirement for the selection of Hong Kong and Macao.
Hong Kong also pays attention to whether people holding BNO or foreign residency can participate in the primaries.Sun Dong, the director of the Innovation Technology and Industry Bureau responsible for the selection work, responded that it will be reviewed in accordance with the established procedures. If anyone wants to abandon the overseas status, it will be handed over to the review committee.
and even if the government gives such clear requirements, some Chinese netizens have expressed concern about the selection of loading loads in Hong Kong and Macao. The message said that it must be strictly controlled, "strengthening political trials and preventing European and American spies from mixing."
Some netizens have questioned, is it impossible for mainland China to pick a powerful expert, why should it be open to recruit Hong Kong and Macao?
Hong Kong and China Aerospace Engineering
In fact, although this is the first time that Hong Kong people have participated in the loaded expert selection, Hong Kong researchers have previously participated in many Chinese aerospace scientific research projects and also have professional talents who can participate in selection.
Among them, the most representative of them is Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which has long -term close cooperation with the China Institute of Space Technology (Five Academy) since 2010.According to the school's official website, Li Da is also the only college in Hong Kong with practical experience in international space mission, and contributes to China's space inquiry project.
Its scientific research team has also participated in the development of "camera to the institutional system" applied to Chang'e 3 and No. 4, and provided innovative moon -to -mapping and landform analysis technology for the moon;The "Sample Sample Machine of Table Sampling Execution Device" is also developed by the Liong University team.
On the Chinese "Zhu Rong" that landed on Mars, it was also installed with the "Falling State Monitoring Camera" developed by Professor Rong Qiliang, which was responsible for monitoring the state, surrounding environment and Mars cars when the detector logged in.Movement.
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In addition, the artificial satellites developed by Hong Kong Aerospace Science and Technology No. 1 and No. 2 also successfully launched on track last year, becoming a milestone for Hong Kong aerospace technology development. Wu Yanhong, assistant professor of the Department of Air and Civil Aviation Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, said in an interview with China News Agency that the recruitment of carrier experts is a new milestone for Hong Kong aerospace development, and it is also a good opportunity for Hong Kong students.Let them know more deeply about China's aerospace development.
He also pointed out that although the requirements for the selection background are quite high, Hong Kong has been conducting aerospace -related research. It is believed that there is no lack of doctoral talents with a research background.
Sun Dong also said that there are many related talents in Hong Kong and have reasonable expectations for the finalists.He called for qualified persons to actively participate in the primaries, saying that the SAR government will recommend all qualifications to the country. If one of Hong Kong can be successfully shortlisted, citizens in Hong Kong will be extremely honored.
Reinstalling the Dream of National Airlines?
The news of this selection, in addition to the exquisite scientific research academic circles, is also unusual for Hong Kong aerospace fans.
China Aerospace Engineering has always maintained close exchanges with the people of Hong Kong: including Yang Liwei, the first Chinese astronaut Yang Liwei who entered space. Many Chinese astronauts have been exchanged many times to share with Hong Kong people and teachers and students.; Chinese Aerospace "Cosmic Sky Group", including Long Lehao, chief designer of the Long March Series Rockets, also visited Hong Kong in June 2021 and conducted some lectures.When the girl's letter came, "Waiting for you to travel on a business trip" ...
After the Hong Kong Grand Press was also selected, many students who had a strong interest in space were interviewed. The interviewees said that the news made them "excited".Among them, there are students who have participated in the "Juvenile Astronaut Experience Camp" said that although they are not qualified to participate in the selection, they will work hard to enrich themselves and hope that they will have the opportunity to take off in the future.
While announcing this selection, Chen Weiwei, Director of the Government News Division, also announced that the government will use this rare opportunity to host a series of aerospace science popularization activities, including the production of special programs, exhibitions and special lectures, etc.The awareness and interest of aerospace technology and encouraging primary and secondary school students to work hard to equip themselves. I hope they will have the opportunity to contribute to Hong Kong and the country in the field of aerospace or other technology.
"The Spirit Spirit is the best patriotism education"
Whether it is the star flag that American astronauts are inserted on the moon, or Oriental Red, which is played by China's first artificial satellite, the aerospace plans of countries around the world have always been closely related to patriotism, especially in China.
Chinese officials have repeatedly emphasized that the core of manned space spirit is patriotism, and astronauts have also taken the country as a sacred duty; the China Aerospace News also took the title of "the spirit of aerospace is the best patriotism education".It is reported to visit the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in 2019.
China ’s announcement of recruiting astronauts in Hong Kong this time, in addition to fully affirming Hong Kong's scientific research capabilities, is also to attract Hong Kong's hearts and enhance people's sense of belonging and patriotic psychology, especially the national identity of Hong Kong young people -- In the fierce street movement before the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, young people are the main force.
Otherwise, regardless of China's aerospace strength and how the national strength develops, the Hong Kong people may have the attitude of "what does this have to do with us" because of lack of participation.
The Hong Kong Government is actively starting from education to comprehensively promote the school's systematic and planned promotion of national education. It is intended to cultivate Hong Kong youths to become patriotic and Hong Kong generations.
The latest announcement of one or two lottery experts will be given by Beijing, recruiting high -precision talents, and striving for the sense of belonging of the people in Hong Kong, which is quite cost -effective.
