Shenzhou-10 spacecraft launched
CY Leung gave a thumbs up.
In a report, Chief Executive CY Leung hailed the successful launch of the Shenzhou-10 spacecraft last 11 June, saying he looks forward to its victorious return.
He said the mission will break a number of records in the nation's space exploration history.
“Besides flying the longest time, the spacecraft will circumnavigate Tiangong-1 for the very first time. The second female astronaut of our country Wang Yaping will also give a lecture in space to a group of primary and secondary school students, which is the first time in history and is of symbolic significance," Mr Leung said.
He wished the nation's space programme every success.