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A Chinese Long March-3B rocket was hit by lightning 30 seconds after launch, yet safely delivered its satellite to orbit. The dramatic moment shows how modern spacecraft engineering can withstand even nature's most powerful forces.
The world's most powerful solid-fuel rocket just launched nine satellites from a ship off Shanghai's coast. China's Gravity-1 is proving that launching rockets from the ocean isn't just possible, it's reliable.
Hong Kong's Lai Ka-ying becomes the city's first astronaut on China's Shenzhou XXIII mission, proving the region can become an innovation powerhouse. Her journey from selection in 2024 to spaceflight in 2026 is energizing Hong Kong's tech sector and inspiring a new generation.
