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Prof. GAO Yang, Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has been appointed a Distinguished Lecturer in Space Robotics for a three-year term (2026-2028) by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS). This marks the first and only appointment in space robotics to date. Read more

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted a special screening of the documentary “Shen Zhou 13” on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall on campus. The event attracted nearly 200 HKUST faculty, students, alumni, and members of the wider community to explore Hong Kong's role and opportunities in space science, advanced technology, and the emerging space economy. Attendees gained insights into China's manned space missions and experienced an immersive portrayal of life in space. Read more

大公文匯全媒體報道，為響應行政長官李家超日前宣布將建立新機制全面對接國家「十五五」規劃，香港（國際）航天慈善基金會聯同香港科技大學太空科學與技術研究院，率先於上周六（1月31日）假聖保祿學校舉行「飛躍航天・愛地球」全港中學生微電影創作大賽啟動禮。 Read more