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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has been commissioned by the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CSU.CAS) to lead the development of the world's first lightweight, high-resolution high-precision carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) synergistic observatory payload. This groundbreaking project is set to make history as it will become Hong Kong SAR’s first payload to China's Tiangong Space Station aboard the Tianzhou cargo spacecraft for research and application. The instrument is designed to precisely monitor greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations in specific areas, quantifying their emission fluxes, and providing critical data for formulating and assessing carbon reduction policies. This initiative underscores HKUST’s support to the national strategies for achieving Carbon Dioxide Peaking and Carbon Neutrality. Read more

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