HKU-LSR Student Team Awarded a Bronze Medal in the 2024 International Space Science and Scientific Payload Competition (ISSSP2024)

A team of dedicated undergraduate astronomy enthusiasts from the Faculty of Science has earned a bronze medal in the International Space Science and Scientific Payload Competition (ISSSP2024). Their commitment to presenting creative space experiments, leading to potential scientific and technological breakthroughs for mankind, is truly inspiring.

Their project, which focuses on space sustainability, is a testament to their innovative thinking. Their approach to cleaning up space debris and promoting a sustainable space environment in response to the so-called 'Kessler Syndrome' is impressive. Under the supervision of the Laboratory for Space Research, the team theorised the use of electromagnets and LASERs to de-orbit space debris, a solution that not only promotes space sustainability but also safeguards astronauts’ lives during space missions.

The bronze medal serves as a recognition of their innovation and recognises their hard work in contributing to the aims of a sustainable space future for humanity. More importantly, they are invited to join the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in the coming October about responsible space for sustainability and, of course our very own HKU-LSR organised International conference on Space Sustainability to be held at HKU from December 2-4th (see: https://ssconf.space/ )

Team Leader:

Department of Physics, Faculty of Science: Nok Him WONG

Team members:

Department of Physics: Pak Hei LAM

Department of Physics: Kiu Ching LEE

Department of Chemistry: Ngai CHU

Department of Physics: Tsz Yau Martin WONG

Team supervisor:

Dr Andreas RITTER from the Laboratory for Space Research