Ir Prof. YUNG Kai-leung, Director of Research Centre of Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE), Sir Sze-yuen Chung Professor in Precision Engineering, Chair Professor of Precision Engineering and Associate Head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, was featured on Now TV’s programme “The Now Dialogue”, where he introduced PolyU’s contributions to the nation’s lunar and Mars exploration missions, as well as participations in international space projects.
Prof. Yung explained that since 2010, PolyU has actively participated in several national space missions, including Chang’e 3 to Chang’e 6 and Tianwen-1. The University was responsible for designing the lunar surface sampling and packing system and played a key role in successfully retrieving the world’s first-ever soil sample from the far side of the Moon. Furthermore, PolyU established the RCDSE, which focuses on lunar regolith research and long-term storage technologies, alongside studies in planetary base construction, planetary resource and microbes, planetary remote sensing and mapping, and the effects of space environment on space instruments.
PolyU not only collaborates closely with the national space team, but also actively pursues international partnerships, including participation in the European Space Agency’s Jupiter exploration programme. As Hong Kong advances the development of space technology and the space economy, PolyU will continue to leverage its geographical advantages to contribute further to the nation’s space exploration programme and to foster both local and international cooperation in space science research.
Online coverage:
Now TV - https://polyu.me/4rFKObJ (5:11 - 9:19) (Chinese only)
| Research Units | Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations |
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