Lai Ka-ying’s selection as Hong Kong’s first astronaut has sparked a more than threefold surge in aerospace and satellite-design course inquiries at a learning centre, while industry leaders have called for sites to be refitted as immersive education facilities.Jeffrey Ho, CEO of Star Club Scientist Education, said that after the country announced the selection of Hong Kong’s first astronaut, interest from schools and parents in aerospace science education surged dramatically.AdvertisementHis centre offers courses specialising in aerospace popular science, satellite design and microsatellite assembly or application. They are intended for youngsters aged three to 17, with hourly class fees ranging from...