A monitoring instrument designed to track greenhouse gases, developed by a university in Hong Kong, has been successfully deployed and is currently operational on the Tiangong space station. According to Sun Dong, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industries, the device is functioning well and is intended to provide data that will assist in global sustainable development initiatives.

In addition to the technical update regarding the instrument, Secretary Sun provided insights into the daily life of Lai Ka-ying, the first astronaut from Hong Kong to serve on the station. Sun noted that the astronaut maintains a rigorous schedule while conducting research and maintenance tasks in orbit. The project represents a significant milestone for Hong Kong’s academic and scientific community, marking the city's direct contribution to China's space exploration program. While the technical capabilities of the Multi-Spectral Imaging device were highlighted, the report focused primarily on the successful integration of the hardware into the station's existing environmental monitoring systems. Further details regarding the specific data collection parameters or the expected duration of the mission were not disclosed in the initial announcement.