Space Age Environmentalism: Hong Kong's Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Tracking Mission Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka ying, is embarking on a mission to track greenhouse gas emissions in unprecedented detail.
During her month long stay aboard the Tiangong space station, she will operate the Multi Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory, a joint effort between local teams and Lingnan University.
The implications of this project are significant. By pinpointing the location and intensity of emissions, researchers can identify key sources of carbon pollution in the Greater Bay Area and mainland China.