The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, today (Tuesday 11 June) sent a congratulatory message to the Central Government on the successful launch of the Shenzhou-10 manned spacecraft.

On behalf of the Government of the Macao SAR, the Chief Executive expressed in the message the warmest congratulations on another important breakthrough achieved by the country in aerospace science.

Mr Chui said the successful launch of Shenzhou-10 demonstrated the country’s achievements in the field of aerospace science, adding that Macao compatriots shared the same pride and enthusiasm with the entire Chinese nation.

The Government and Macao residents would continue to support the development of the country’s manned space programme and contribute to the prosperity of the motherland, he said.

The spacecraft blasted off from the launch centre in JiuQuan at 5.38 p.m.