Hong Kong's first astronaut selection sparks surge in aerospace education interest
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Summary
Lai Ka-ying's selection as Hong Kong's first astronaut has triggered a surge in aerospace and satellite-design course inquiries at a learning centre, with a more than threefold increase. Industry leaders are calling for sites to be refitted as immersive education spaces to capitalize on growing interest in space education.
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Industry leaders have called for sites to be refitted as immersive education
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