The First University in Hong Kong as an IAF member: Pioneering in Space Research
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) was founded in 1937, consisting of 7 faculties and 3 schools. PolyU aspires to be an innovative world-class university that pursues excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer for the benefit of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world. Driven by its motto, “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”, PolyU nurtures socially responsible professionals and leaders with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective, and pursues world-leading research and innovation for societal benefits.
PolyU engages in a wide spectrum of research projects spanning from deep space exploration, smart cities, materials & sensing technology, life sciences & healthcare, AI and robotics and advanced manufacturing. We have been actively involved in space projects over the past few decades, and have actively supported space missions in China. Our projects include developing the “Camera Pointing System” for Chang’e-3 and Chang’e-4’s lunar landings, creating the “Surface Sampling and Packing System” for Chang’e-5 and Chang’e-6’s lunar sampling mission, and producing the “Mars Camera” for the Tianwen-1 mission. PolyU continues to play a pivotal role in both ongoing and forthcoming major space missions.
