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For SpaceX, global dominance may not be written in the stars
Space is not an ordinary, commercial, open market but a strategic domain tied directly to sovereignty, security and industrial policy.
31 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying
31 May 2026 - 7:03PM
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during engine-firing test
29 May 2026 - 4:19PM
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China touts AI ‘brain’ to speed up satellite targeting
Researchers say their AI ‘brain plus tool army’ cuts analysis time and overcomes obstacles without human intervention.
29 May 2026 - 11:00AM
Japan
Japan Airlines wants to blast human culture into space and land it on the moon
The carrier is selling payload space to preserve Earth’s heritage from climate change and war, but sceptics dismiss it as a PR stunt.
28 May 2026 - 4:48PM
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Beijing hails Hong Kong astronaut’s selection as result of ‘one country, two systems’
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs says space mission will inspire more young people in Hong Kong to support country’s technological development.
27 May 2026 - 11:44PM
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How Hong Kong’s first astronaut triggered a space education race
Lai Ka-ying’s selection spurs interest in aerospace and satellite-design courses at centre, as industry leaders call for blueprint.
27 May 2026 - 8:30AM
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Japan eyes new rules to curb US, China and Russia space arms race
Japan is ‘best placed’ to establish new rules given its space capabilities and strong support for nuclear non-proliferation, analysts say.
27 May 2026 - 4:27PM
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United States
US moon base plans revealed for what Nasa chief calls ‘the grand return’
US space agency outlines multiphase blueprint, awarding contracts for landers, buggies and drones.
27 May 2026 - 4:58PM
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US-China relations
US weighs offensive space tactics as China satellite rivalry intensifies
Former Pentagon official says Washington is debating ways to deny Beijing use of space amid fears over military miscalculation.
27 May 2026 - 5:44AM
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China’s Communist Party
China says jailed aerospace engineer was lured into spying for foreign agency
State media says accused received US$88,000 after he ‘fell step by step into the trap laid’ by an unidentified spy organisation.
26 May 2026 - 5:02PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s first astronaut has done city proud but now what else is needed?
Steps needed to turn short-term excitement surrounding Lai’s Shenzhou-23 mission into long-term talent pipeline, academic says.
25 May 2026 - 10:53PM
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Leaving family hardest part of Lai Ka-ying’s space mission, sister says
Elder sister Lai Ka-man says she is most looking forward to family union when astronaut returns so they can enjoy egg waffles together.
25 May 2026 - 9:11PM
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Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying a role model for young people
The Shenzhou-23 mission is a message to the next generation that space is within reach and that all Hongkongers belong in the orbit of scientific endeavour.
25 May 2026 - 7:15AM
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China merges space programmes as race to the moon with US heats up
The country releases further details about how it is ‘combining experiences and expertise’ from its crewed and uncrewed lunar missions.
25 May 2026 - 1:13AM
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Hong Kong society
Cheers, pride as Hong Kong’s first astronaut heads off on mission
Hongkongers celebrate as trailblazer Lai Ka-ying heads to Tiangong space station in Shenzhou-23 spacecraft.
25 May 2026 - 3:11AM
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‘Let’s give it a try’: motion sickness no barrier for Hong Kong’s first astronaut
Lai Ka-ying says sheer willpower helped her pass parts of the gruelling selection process for China’s Shenzhou-23 mission.
24 May 2026 - 5:08PM
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United States
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on test flight
CEO Musk hopes the rocket will get people to Mars one day, but he must first beat Bezos’ Blue Origin to help Nasa put astronauts on the moon.
23 May 2026 - 7:58AM
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Style Edit
Style Edit: Hermès’ revamped Elements store is a cosmology-inspired escape
The maison’s revamped boutique in West Kowloon layers phoenix-inspired ceramics, stylish salons and curated art into a calm, fable-inspired setting.
18 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Books and literature
How should we greet aliens? Neil deGrasse Tyson has the answer
In his new book, Take Me to Your Leader, Neil deGrasse Tyson examines what we can anticipate from first contact and how to react.
17 May 2026 - 7:15PM
Luxury travel
Will stratospheric balloons make trips to the edge of space more accessible?
SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic brought rocket-powered space tourism – these start-ups are promising a more serene ride.
14 May 2026 - 8:00PM
Japan
Japan joins hunt for aliens. Can it solve the ‘Wow! Signal’ mystery?
Japan’s first SETI group plans radio observations near Sagittarius next August, aiming to decode the 1977 signal.
3 May 2026 - 3:07PM
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US-China relations
US lawmakers warn China is top space rival as race to the moon intensifies
Beijing is using space for ‘diplomacy and influence’, US lawmakers claim amid growing competition with Washington.
5 May 2026 - 1:14AM
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US-China relations
Trump’s Golden Dome targets China’s ‘hypersonic weapons, cruise missiles’
US president’s US$185 billion missile defence shield to counter Chinese, Russian missile arsenals, a senior Pentagon official told Congress.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:54AM
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Will the future world order be determined by who controls low Earth orbit?
Amid Starlink’s ability to service conflict zones, Chinese article warns of ‘new form of power’ to allow or cut connectivity in real time.
25 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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Banking & finance
Default in our stars: China banks use satellites to track assets, cut loan risks
Analysts say orbital monitoring of sites, property and other assets provides vital data on borrowers.
25 Apr 2026 - 2:21PM
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Can Chinese scientists bring Nasa’s ‘space spider’ dream to life?
Shenyang team focuses on how to produce strong structural parts efficiently, and how to connect them reliably.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:18PM
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China names 2 Pakistani astronauts chosen to train for space station mission
Partnership shows Beijing’s attitude to ‘sharing the fruit of its space development’ with international community, state media says.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:19PM
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