Hong Kong’s strategic path in space-related innovation
November 19, 2025
Hong Kong is at a critical juncture to lead in space-related innovation amid global challenges, leveraging its connectivity, legal framework, and proximity to mainland China. Key areas include the low-altitude economy (LAE) with drones and urban air mobility (projected $1.5 trillion by 2040), NewSpace via LEO satellites, and space sustainability. Aligning with the 14th Five-Year Plan and Greater Bay Area, initiatives encompass investment partnerships, public-private collaborations, stock listing reforms, tech R&D consortia, and talent programs. Challenges like geopolitics and regulations require visionary leadership, multilateral models, and open innovation to position Hong Kong as a NewSpace hub.
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