The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted a particular screening of the documentary (*13*) on Friday, February 6, 2026, on the Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall on campus. The occasion attracted practically 200 HKUST college, college students, alumni, and members of the broader neighborhood to discover Hong Kong’s position and alternatives in area science, superior expertise, and the rising area economic system. Attendees gained insights into China’s manned area missions and skilled an immersive portrayal of life in area.
(*13*) is China’s first 8K ultra-high-definition documentary filmed fully in area. Captured by Shenzhou-13 astronauts ZHAI Zhigang, WANG Yaping, and YE Guangfu utilizing domestically developed 8K cameras aboard the China Space Station, the movie paperwork their six-month mission, providing viewers an genuine glimpse into the each day lives and emotional journeys of astronauts in outer area.
The Guest of Honor, the Honourable Mr. Duncan CHIU, a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council (Functional Constituency – Technology and Innovation) and Mr. DU Heting, Assistant General Manager of the Beijing-Hong Kong Exchange of Personnel Centre beneath the Hong Kong Office of the Ministry of Science and Technology delivered the remarks, whereas Ms. Kitty CHOI Kit-Yu, Council Member of HKUST additionally attended the occasion. Prior to the movie screening, a dialogue was led by Prof. GAO Yang, Director of the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre, Director of the HKUST Centre for AI Robotics in Space Sustainability, Co-Director of the Space Science and Technology Institute, and Professor within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Prof. SU Hui, Chair Professor within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Co-Director of Space Science and Technology Institute and Global STEM Professor at HKUST.
Prof. Gao shared how the HKUST-led Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre (HKSREC) -established beneath the InnoHK analysis clusters – is main a world analysis staff collaborating within the “Hong Kong Operation Robot” challenge, which goals to develop a multi-functional lunar floor operation robotic for the nationwide Chang’E-8 lunar exploration mission. Prof. Su, alternatively, disclosed for the primary time the technical particulars of the high-precision greenhouse gasoline level supply detector challenge. This groundbreaking challenge plans to deploy a high-precision payload on the China Space Station by way of the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft in May 2026 to watch greenhouse gasoline emissions.
Prof. Gao said, “To see our astronauts translate their firsthand experience into this narrative is profoundly moving. It’s not just a story; it’s a testament from those who have truly been in space. Their perspective on isolation, systemic fragility, and the absolute dependency on technology aligns perfectly with our core research. At the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre (InnoHK) led by HKUST, we are engineering the next generation of robotic systems to address the very challenges the film so vividly portrays. They have shown us the dream from inside the capsule. Our job in Hong Kong is to build the tools that will make that dream durable, sustainable, and a permanent reality for humanity among the stars.”
Prof. Su stated, “The stunning 8K footage of ‘Shenzhou 13’ is more than a documentary; it is a profound lesson in the human spirit – the courage to explore, the strength in unity, and the devotion that fuels every great endeavor. It captures the very essence of pushing the boundaries of the possible. At the Space Science and Technology Institute, this same spirit drives our mission to propel space science and technology, foster collaboration, and help build Hong Kong into a leading hub for space innovation.”
The screening was co-hosted by HKSREC, the Space Science and Technology Institute, HKUST’s Office of Mainland Affairs, and the Mainland Students and Scholars Society. Through this occasion, HKUST goals to encourage youthful generations to interact in innovation in aerospace and deep area exploration, in addition to to have a good time the nation’s groundbreaking achievements in area science.