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As PolyU continues to push the frontiers of deep space research, seven PolyU research projects applicable to space exploration were introduced to aerospace experts and entrepreneurs from around the world at the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2024) held in Milan in mid-October.

 

The seven PolyU projects were:

 

  1. LEONAV: A spaceborne navigation payload for low earth orbit positioning, navigation, and timing by Professor Wen Chih-yung, Head and Chair Professor of Aeronautical Engineering; Dr Xu Bing, Assistant Professor; and Dr Wang Tianqi, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering

  2. Planetary remote sensing and mapping supporting lunar and Mars exploration missions by Professor Wu Bo, Fiona Cheung Professor in Spatial Science, Associate Head (Research) and Professor of the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics

  3. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven calibration of multi-satellite remotely sensed water vapour products using ground-based global navigation satellite system (GNSS)measurements by Professor George Liu Zhizhao, Associate Head (Partnership) and Professor of the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics

  4. PhotosynChip by Professor Zhang Xuming, Associate Head and Professor of the Department of Applied Physics

  5. Air vortex fire extinguisher for spacecraft by Dr Huang Xinyan, Associate Professor of the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering

  6. iSpacesuit by Dr Shou Dahua, Associate Professor of the School of Fashion and Textiles

  7. In-situ oxygen production on Mars with extra-low-voltage plasma by Dr Zhao Xiangen, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering

 

Group photo

PolyU’s space researchers at IAC2024: Dr Wang Tianqi (2nd from left); Prof. Yung Kai-leung, Director of the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations, Sir Sze-yuen Chung Professor in Precision Engineering, Chair Professor of Precision Engineering and Associate Head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (4th from left); Dr Shou Dahua (5th from left) and Dr Zhou Xiangen (right), together with Prof. Christina Wong, Director of the Research and Innovation Office (3rd from left), and her colleagues

 

The IAC is a premier global space event organised annually by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). Covering all space sectors and topics, the Congress offers participants the latest space information and developments in academia and industry, networking opportunities, contacts, and potential partnerships.

 

Themed “Responsible Space for Sustainability”, IAC 2024 attracted over 16,000 participants from more than 120 countries and regions. Participating in IAC 2024 as a bronze sponsor and an exhibitor, PolyU leveraged this event to exchange ideas and showcase the University’s cutting-edge research and innovations in the field of space science and technology.

 

PolyU is the first Hong Kong educational institution to attain membership in the esteemed IAF, which has more than 500 members across 77 countries. PolyU's membership, attained at the 74th IAC 2023, is a testament to its dedication to academic excellence, innovative research, and its ongoing commitment to contribute to the advancement of space science and technology on a global scale.

 

Group photo

Prof. Yung Kai-leung (right) and Dr Li Guoping, Chief Engineer, China National Space Administration, standing next to a Chang’e-6 rock sample at the booth of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). Dr Li was a speaker at IAC 2024.