China Selects First Astronauts from Hong Kong and Macau

The new candidates join China's ambitious space program, aiming for a manned lunar landing by 2030.

• Ten new astronauts were selected, including eight pilots and two payload specialists from Hong Kong and Macau.
• This marks the first time individuals from these regions have been chosen for China's space missions.
• The candidates will undergo extensive training at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center.
• China's space program has seen significant investment and progress, including lunar and Mars missions.
• Plans include sending a crewed mission to the Moon and establishing a lunar base by 2030.

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