More than one person in Hong Kong has entered the selection stage, and China's fourth batch of preparatory astronaut selection
The selection process for China's fourth batch of reserve astronauts is currently underway. It is reported that more than one candidate in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has entered the selection stage.
The fourth batch of preparatory astronaut selection work in China was launched last year, and for the first time, payload experts were selected in the Hong Kong and Macao regions.
The Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government recently stated that the Hong Kong region has received over 100 applicants. After the preliminary election and selection, more than one candidate has entered the preliminary stage, including both males and females. Next month, relevant personnel will go to Hong Kong to further understand the candidate's situation.
Load experts are a type of classification for astronauts based on their missions, referring to researchers conducting scientific and applied research experiments in space stations. Candidates need to meet relevant conditions such as physical fitness, education level, and professional scope.
Lin Xiqiang, spokesperson for China's manned space program and deputy director of the China Manned Space Program Office, previously stated that if candidates from Hong Kong and Macao pass the selection and selection process, they can enter the astronaut research and training center early next year.