On 27 December, Dr. Runqiu Yang gave a presentation titled “Construction of Space Stations – Introduction to Space Transportation Systems” at HKPC Academy in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The talk was part of the STEM Education in Cultivating Hong Kong Aerospace Talents through Space Station Design and Build 2024/2025 program. It focused on the challenges and advancements in space transportation systems, with an emphasis on educating Hong Kong high school students about space exploration.
Dr. Runqiu Yang at HKPC Academy.
During the session, Dr. Yang gave an in-depth introduction to space transportation, covering the development of expendable and reusable rockets, with a special focus on the Starship spacecraft and its potential for future missions to Mars and beyond. The presentation also discussed rocket stability, guidance and recovery methods, real-time trajectory planning, and innovations in reusability, such as the recovery systems of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Starship.
The presentation gave the students insights into the technologies that will drive the future of space transportation and encouraged them to think critically about the challenges and opportunities in the aerospace industry. The event contributed to nurturing future aerospace talent in the region.