Thanks for the article and keep up the good work! Showing how much he impacted the world inspires me so much. He was also lucky to be selected from 1500 others. I can’t believe that he was the one lucky person (well not really he must have been selected as the best candidate) out of 1500 to be selected for China’s crewed spaceflight program. I liked how he used his experiences to help with flaws and make the next space expedition even better. Today, I have not heard a lot about China’s space explorations, and wonder what advancements in technology have been made today. Keep up the great work! Conducted manned spacecraft rendezvous and docking, This page was last edited on 17 January 2021, at 06:47. In the race to space, China was never considered a candidate due to the internal conflict with the cultural revolution, and it greatly hurt China’s economy. Beijing (AFP) Oct 16, 2003 - China's first astronaut Yang Liwei said he felt proud of his country in his first words after successfully landing in Inner Mongolia Thursday following a … He is also very lucky to be chosen out of a group of 1500 people! I hope to see China’s space division could potentially flourish like ours did in the 70s and 80s. I’ve heard about the first man in space, but not about China’s first astronaut. There was a design error, but thankfully 杨利伟 escaped without any major injuries. First in a three-man Chinese crew in space. It is so interesting that China is the third country to send an astronaut into space successfully. I think that 杨利伟 is very brave due to the fact that he has experienced many difficulties in space and he also used his experience to help improve the spacecrafts. This article was intriguing! This is a huge accomplishment for the Country. It’s great to see how Yang Li Wei has put in a lot of effort in his training, which helped him to accomplish his missions. This is a very interesting article, Joanne. Chinese astronaut Yang Liwei made the revelation during a recent interview when he talked about the experiences of his 21-hour space mission aboard the … This is a catalyst for our two nations to work together to build the International Space Station, with many more nations around the globe. Nice article Joanne! Also about his accomplishments but i did think that there were more countries with people going into space than just the usa and Russia. It must’ve been nerve-racking. Discover (and save!) I hope my experience will encourage more people to become interested in space technology and support space development.”. The first Chinese astronaut, 杨利伟(Yánglìwěi), was able to orbit Earth 14 times before returning from space. Chinese astronauts are national heroes and their visit to a foreign country always receives a warm welcome. [1] For this programme 19 astronauts were selected in 1971. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Interesting to see a country that was behind the world’s technology, is now one of it’s top leaders. She graduated from People's Liberation Army Air Force Aviation College of Changchun. I can’t imagine the type of training Yang Li Wei had to done to be in space for 21 hours. It’s so cool how the first astronaut 杨利伟 was able to orbit Earth 14 times before returning from space. Programmes on Chinese state television were interrupted to announce the successful launch. An interesting article about the first Chinese astronaut on the moon! It is suprising how china was the third country on the moon. Your description of the trouble that Yang Liwei had when he was in space gave me chills. When I was little I dreamed of traveling into space and I think it’s pretty cool. its amazing to find out how a country is getting involved with space travel and future plans for space. I definitely would not be able to undergo the rough physical and mental training that he completed, or be chosen out of 1,500 people to even get into the space program. A + A-Email Print. He joined the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and graduated from aviation college in 1987. He became his country's first spacewalker. Lastly, I like how a visual image of the astronaut in the space shuttle was included. Oh my god aliens. Recently, China has been working to improve the world, like those solar panels from another article, and this is another one of the ways they are doing it. “I am proud of becoming a member of the manned space flight project team and being able to witness the development of my country’s space technology and industry. He must have been very nervous spending 21 hours in space. Instead, NASA astronaut Taylor Wang, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in China, became the … It’s really nice to see that another country has become involved in space travel and possibly interplanetary action. He is reported to be supplied with freeze-dried shredded pork with garlic sauce and fried rice for his flight, as well as tea to drink. Thank you Joanne for this amazing read! Thank you for writing about this topic that I would’ve never known about! Born on June 21, 1965, Yánglìwěi joined the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and graduated from aviation college in 1987. However, I’m glad that progress was and is currently being made in space. The first manned spacecraft proposed by the People's Republic of China during the late 1960s and early 1970s was the Shuguang One which was expected to bring the first Chinese astronaut in 1973 into space. That is really the only logical cause of that knocking! I will take into account he was born around the time that the first manned spacecraft was launched. However, thirty years later, China has finally become an international force in the world growing huge economical status and trading bases. His first words to mission control from space were, "I feel good - see you tomorrow." The positions were broken down as 7 spacecraft pilots ("aviators of the People's Liberation Army Air Force"), 7 flight engineers ("former researchers or technicians in aeronautics, astronautics and other related fields"), and 4 mission payload specialists ("those involved in space science and through applications for China's manned space program"). It’s an amazing feat for a country to have launched someone into space. In June 2012, at the age of 33, she became the first woman from China to reach outer space.. Click here if you want to see this biography in Spanish translation. As a fighter pilot, he flew over 1,350 hours in service before being selected out of 1,500 candidates for China’s crewed spaceflight program in 1998. The fact that China launched their first astronaut only proves how quickly China’s technology is improving. Commander in the first Chinese three-man crew in space. I can’t believe Yang Li Wei had to face 30-40 km vibrations – it must’ve been scary knowing he could die at any minute! Yang li wei sharing his experience is truly amazing as he inspires other asians to do what he did. Because he was the first astronaut, Yang Li Wei should be the Scott Carpenter of China. Great article! The First Chinese Astronaut The list of Chinese austronauts: The China National Space Administration Yang Li'Wei The China National Space Administration is the national space agency of the People's Republic of China responsible for the national space program. I think it was good because if it wasn’t than chinas space agency would probably have sent another person into space for a very long time. That would be China’s second manned space mission in 2005. Liu Yang (born October 6, 1978) is a Chinese pilot and astronaut who served as a crew member on the space mission Shenzhou-IX. First Chinese Astronaut Commemorates the 16th Anniversary of His Space Travel. It had ultimately been harmless. Wow Joanne, great article! And then selected again out of 12 final candidates to be the only astronaut to go into space. With a Long March-II-F carrier rocket pushing Shenzhou V into the orbit some 300 kilometers away from the Earth Wednesday morning, Yang Liwei, 38, turns out to be China 's first astronaut in space. It’s so cool how the first astronaut 杨利伟 was able to orbit Earth 14 times before returning from space. However for a developing country, thats a huge accomplishment. See Answer. He went into space with his whole country on him and there were even little mishaps that happened in space. Wow! I haven’t learned about China’s adventures in space before this and Yang liwei seems like a good place to start. Even though it seems so long ago it has only been 15 years! Who is the first Chinese astronaut? The selection process of being selected seemed to be very rigorous, but it’s nice to see how his effort paid off with the immense training he had to do. He had to carry his countries hopes and dreams while suffering from all of the problems while flying. He must be very lucky to be the first person in china to make it to orbit. Yang, 168 cm tall, is a lieutenant colonel. It’s interesting how the three major power countries in the world are also the first three countries to travel into space. His flight has no interruptions or no sayings like “Houston, we have a problem.” This will pave the way for China’s future space journeys. Liu Yang, the first Chinese woman in space who ... To date, more than 550 people have been to space, but only around three scores of those astronauts are women. I think it is good hat his space flight had minimal issues and any tha were there were solved. I never knew that China had launched an astronaut into space in 2003 my birth year! First Chinese national in space. I thought many others already made it. However, each astronaut has their own amazing story! Most products in the world are now created in China and as an ABC, it makes me proud to know that the country my parents grew up in is no longer a poor struggling immigrant plant, but a rich successful empire. Li Wei was first chosen in the expedition in the 1960s. I think a lot of people always think of space as dominated as the US and Russia. His flight hadn’t been without problems, though. I had no idea that China first sent a man into orbit in 2003. Chinese first woman astronaut Liu Yang salutes as she was introduced during a press conference at...[+] the Jiuquan space base, north China's Gansu province on … First in a Chinese crew to achieve manned spacecraft docking. Good job Joanne. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Names of China's Secret Astronauts Revealed by Autographed Envelope", "18 picked for nation's 3rd generation of astronauts", China National Space Administration (CNSA), R-7 (including Semyorka, Molniya, Vostok, Voskhod and Soyuz), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Chinese_astronauts&oldid=1000891987, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from January 2011, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [3] This achievement made China the third country to independently send humans into space. In 2010, the first Chinese astronaut Yang Liwei visited Namibia. First repeat Chinese national in space. As of 2017, eleven Chinese nationals have traveled in space. I can’t believe that he was able to orbit earth 14 times before going back. Such a great article. I find it interesting how astronauts find it exciting to fly in a spacecraft even though it could be very dangerous. I have always been very interested in space missions and astronauts, although I doubt I will ever become an astronaut. I’ve never read about China traveling into space and I thought it was interesting how Yang Liwei was able to improve the spaceship after the launch. Who knows it might come in handy in the near future. It’s astonishing to find out about these Chinese astronauts and see what china has done in the field of astronomy. I’ve never imagined that it had to take till 2003 for China to get into space, but I’m still glad that they did. In 1961, the first man in space was a Russian named Yuri Gagarin. I also learned that there was an unknown source of an eerie and loud knocking in space which still remains a mystery. I was also surprised that China was the third country to accomplish the feat of launching an astronaut into space. Yang Liwei. It must have been very nerve wrecking and frightening when he experienced vibrations. Yang Li Wei is so brave to be the first Chine astronaut. Thank you for writing such an amazing piece! super informative and cool article ! This was a very interesting article by Joanne. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I also think it is cool that this person helped his other peers to make it to space by finding flaws in the newer spaceship. First Chinese astronaut blasts off. Thank you for another interesting and informative article! Such an amazing and interesting article on the first Chinese astronaut. He has an eight-year-old son, and his wife, Zhang Yumei, also serves in … The crater Wan-Hoo on the far side of … https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/01/chinas-first-astronaut-said-he-experienced-a-wild-ride-into-space/, http://www.china.org.cn/china/shenzhouVII_spacewalk/2008-09/12/content_16440252.htm, http://www.china.org.cn/china/shenzhouVII_spacewalk/node_7054209.htm, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Yang-Liwei. At one point, he experienced extreme vibrations 30 or 40 km in the air. I am guessing that this was the first step for China to join the U.S and Russia in space exploration. It must’ve been terrifying. However, I’m glad that progress was and is currently being made in space – I think it’s beneficial for humanity as a whole to go to space. Yet, In this context, he sounded like a great man who knew what he was doing through his years as an astronaut. I never knew China was the third country to get to space. He must have been very nervous spending 21 hours in space. However, an ancient legend suggests that the world’s first astronaut was actually a Chinese official named Wan Hu. Starting in the late 1960s, China began working on sending humans into space. I never knew the amount of work it takes to prepare and become an astronaut such as studying spacecraft and undergoing rigorous physical and mental training. I never knew that the first Chinese astronaut would go to space three decades after the first manned space flight. October 17, 2019. [1] However, shortly after these plans were made, several leading scientists attached to the project were denounced during the Cultural Revolution, bringing progress to a standstill. Thank you for the article. Often these people get overlooked, especially in America, because Armstrong landed on the moon first. “When I boarded the spacecraft for the first time, I couldn’t help feeling excited knowing I would fly in it,” Yang Liwei said in one interview. 杨利伟 must have gone through intense training to be able to be chosen from 1500 other people. This is so cool! Dyor, via Creative Commons Share and Share Alike 3.0 license. 杨利伟是中国第一个登上太空的人，在我三岁的时候听到这个消息，所有中国人举国同庆。杨利伟很厉害，本来登上太空就是很危险的，他不仅通过了一层层考核，还有他的精神也是值得大家学习的。他给中国带来了很荣誉。. Today, he is a major general and has won numerous awards around the world for his efforts and contributions to future space missions. BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese first astronaut Yang Liwei said he was looking forward to setting foot on the moon. Yang Liwei became the first Chinese astronaut in 2003, and last year Chang'e-4 became the first spacecraft from any country to land on the far side of the moon. Yang Li'Wei is the This only shows that there are still aspects to improve on. Shenzhou, (Chinese: “Divine Craft”) any of a series of Chinese spacecraft, the fifth flight of which carried the first Chinese astronaut into space.. Shenzhou is similar in design to the Russian Soyuz spacecraft. Wow, it is so interesting how China is the 3rd to reach space! The progression in which technology has evolved will be incredible. [2] In 2003, Yang Liwei was launched aboard Shenzhou 5, becoming the first person sent into space by the Chinese space program. China's first astronaut has reported being "spooked" by a mysterious knocking or banging noise he heard while in orbit in space. Maybe going to space is a small thing to others, like the Americans already got to the moon in the 60s. First Chinese woman in space. He made the remarks at the 16th anniversary of his flying into space aboard the Shenzhou-5 spacecraft on Oct. 15, 2003, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Chinese people must be proud of 杨利伟. Yang Liwei has used his experience and expertise to help resolve design flaws in the next generation of Shenzhou spaceships, leading to the successful landing of Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng’s spacecraft. It is amazing that China is the third country to reach space. I’m surprised it took China until 2003 to reach space. I can’t wait to see what discoveries we can make in the future. On June 16, 2012, Liu became the first Chinese woman in space. It has always been something for the future, and by joining China in this race i believe major inter spacial achievements will come in the future. Commander in the first Chinese crew to achieve manned spacecraft docking. A well written piece on the first Chinese astronaut. It is so amazing that Yang Liwei was able to make a round trip to space without serious injury or malfunctions because it can be very dangerous traveling to space. Great article, thanks for sharing. I can’t believe Yang Li Wei had to face 30-40 km vibrations – it must’ve been scary knowing he could die at any minute! Interesting article! and i am not gonna like but Yang li wei is pretty lucky to be selected out of 1500 candidates and now he is apart of china’s history and accomplishments after the successful landing! Chinese astronauts after him have also reported a similar sound, but it’s remained a mystery to this day. He must have been very nervous when experiencing vibrations. Later this year, China will mark the 15th anniversary of its first human spaceflight. Wow! Very interesting article on his entire journey into space. The first Chinese astronaut, 杨利伟(Yánglìwěi), was able to orbit Earth 14 times before returning from space. I never that China had an astronaut that went into space. Great Article! Their trip to Namibia will be a landmark event of friendly exchange between the two countries. The first … Wow! With the US’s space program all but abandoned, I hope that China can be the country to further explore the final frontier. Amazing article! I hope in the future that China’s aerospace industry will beable to progress far enough so that this may also happen. On October 15, 2003, Yang Liwei launched into space on a Long March 2F… During that time, strong infrasonic waves caused by a design flaw hit Yang Liwei for around 26 seconds, but he made it through without major injury. Yang Liwei, China's first astronaut, has told CCTVNEWS that he feels more pressure in the control room than in space. A total of twelve final candidates studied spacecraft and underwent rigorous physical and mental training to prepare. Going to space is also a tough thing, 杨利伟 is brave to do this. Commander in the first two-man Chinese crew in space. On October 15, 2003, Yang Liwei launched into space on a Long March 2F rocket. Yang Liwei , the first Chinese astronaut, presents United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan with a UN flag 19 May 2004 at the United Nations in New York City. I did like reading about him. Maybe we could even see them partner with an emerging space tech company from America to advance themselves further (although the FCC is kinda sinophobic, so I’m not sure if that would be able to happen). Yang Liwei, the first Chinese in space, said he was eager to step on the moon. After all, I’m still amazed how space technology can bring people to space. Its great that china is now a major representative alone with the US in space travel. Yang li wei was the first chinese astronaut, and went through a lot to have that position. What an Interesting article! However, the process was not a speedy one. Liu Yang (born October 6, 1978) is a Chinese pilot and astronaut who served as a crew member on the space mission Shenzhou-IX. Closely-guarded secret. Recently, I went to space camp at NASA and had so much fun participating in space simulations and missions. However, China had a big part in it. It is great that he has used his experience and expertise to further the space exploration cause. I find it interesting how astronauts find it exciting to fly in a spacecraft even though it could be very dangerous. The flag was carried into space by... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Extraterrestrial Life. After reading this article, I was amazed at just how many obstacles that Yánglìwěi had to go through in order to even make it into space. He commanded the first manned mission to dock with the first Chinese space station, Tiangong-1, and with the first female astronaut, Liu Yang. The space program of the People's Republic of China is directed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). 15 October 2003 By Emma Young and David Chandler. This really shows how far technology can really help people get ahead of other countries. Thank you Joanne for another great article! The third member of his crew was Liu Wang. It’s also very scary that there were a loud knocking that still to this day people don’t know what caused it. During the Shenzhou 7 mission in 2008, Zhai Zhigang became the first Chinese citizen to carry out a spacewalk. First in a three-man Chinese crew in space. He spent a total of 21 hours in space on the Long March 2F rocket, parachuting into China’s Inner Mongolia and a celebration across the nation. [1] Instead, NASA astronaut Taylor Wang, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in China, became the first ethnically Chinese person in space in 1985. He had to do through a lot of pressure. Chinese Astronauts Complete First Spacewalk Chinese astronaut Zhai Zhigang waves from outside his Shenzhou 7 spacecraft September 27, 2008. Im surprised that China launched their first astronaut into space in 2003. I also learned that there was an unknown source of an eerie and loud knocking in space which still remains a mystery. I never knew you had to go through so much rigorous mental and physical training to become an astronaut. First Chinese national to walk in space. China announced that 18 people - 17 men, 1 woman, all of whose names were not revealed - had been selected as new astronauts. I’m also astonished that China launched their first astronaut into space in 2003. It was interesting to see how he pushed through hardships while in space. Major General Yang Liwei, first Chinese astronaut from the People's Republic of China. I never knew the amount of work it takes to prepare and become an astronaut such as studying spacecraft and undergoing rigorous physical and mental training. Thank you Joanne for this enlightenment. Liu was born in Zhengzhou, Henan in 1978. First in a two-man Chinese crew in space. On 16 June 2012, Major Liu Yang was the first Chinese woman launched into space aboard the Shenzhou 9 with two male counterparts to the Chinese space station Tiangong-1. I love space and it is interesting to see how companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are making rockets that even land themselves. Jing Haipeng, first Chinese astronaut to enter space three times. What an interesting article. I really liked this article and would like more content like this! This article was intriguing! The mission was launched on June 16, 2012, returning to Earth on June 29. It also could have been scary not knowing if the design would work or not in the real world instead of simulation. What a rigorous selection process, imagine being the only person selected out of a country of over 1 billion people to fly into outer space, what an accomplishment! Yang Liwei was publicly announced as the sole crew member of the Shenzhou 5 space shuttle only a day before the launch. This was an amazing article, thanks for sharing! However, I am glad that he was able to use his experience to correct design flaws for future missions. Yang Liwei (2L), the first Chinese astro NEW YORK, UNITED NATIONS: Yang Liwei (2L), the first Chinese astronaut, presents United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan (R) with a UN flag 19 May 2004 at the United Nations in New York City. Although he experienced extreme vibrations, thankfully he was left without major injury. I can’t wait to see what other cool missions China has planned. I find space a very intriguing aspect of modern society, as well as which countries in our world have travelled into this “final frontier.” It is great news that China has finally joined the club of countries that have been to space, and they can further this movement by having space agencies like we do in the United States. On October 15, 2003, China successfully launched its first astronaut into space, making it the third country after the United States and Russia to do so. After reading the part were 杨利伟 heard noises now wonder if there could be other species up there.杨利伟 is such a strong and brave person. Top 3 Most Profitable Industries in China, China’s Importance in the Airplane Industry. But I guess now it makes sense, as going into space is a difficult mission. As the Chinese space program developed during the sixties, various proposals for manned spacecraft were made. Sep 3, 2013 - This Pin was discovered by David Kozma. Hearing about 杨利伟(Yánglìwěi) orbiting Earth 14 times before returning from space, really inspires me to maybe someday do something in the aerospace field! After all, I’m still amazed how space technology can bring people to space. Top Answer. I didn’t think that it would take until 2003 for China to launch it’s first astronaut into space! HE represented China. your own Pins on Pinterest Le migliori offerte per Mozambico 2013 10th ANNIVERSARIO PRIMO ASTRONAUTA cinese YANG liwei S/S Nuovo di zecca never hinged sono su eBay Confronta prezzi e caratteristiche di prodotti nuovi e usati Molti articoli con consegna gratis! In 1983 he enlisted in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), where he was chosen to enter the aviation college of the PLA Air Force. I learned that China was third to make it to space, right after the United States and Russia! It was very surprising to find out that China was the third country ever to go to the moon. More than 30 years after the first space mission, the Chinese used their intelligence and high-tech research to send Yang Liwei into space. This is a list of Chinese astronauts, people trained by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to command, pilot, or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft. I only that the United States and the Russians went into space. Wan Hu is a legendary Chinese official who was described in 20 th century CE sources as the world’s first “ astronaut ” by being lifted by rockets into outer space. This is just really cool. Cool article! Just orbiting around the earth doesn’t sound that big to us, but I bet it was a big deal for China. I also find it interesting it took China 34 years to land on the moon after the United States did it. I knew that the American’s went to the moon in the 60s but the Chinese got into space in the 60s. I also thought it was very impressive that he was able to use his expertise to fix design flaws in other spaceships, so that the next space missions would be successful. English to Chinese. it’s also great to see a Chinese astronaut orbit the Earth 14 times which is very impressive to stay up there for that long. The People's Liberation Army Astronaut Corps was established in 1998 for the selection of Shenzhou program astronauts. What makes it even more scary is that other Chinese astronauts after him also heard the noise. This article especially interesting since I like space. In 1998, Yang became a member of China's first team of astronauts. ... Zhou Chengyu, a 24-year-old Chinese astronaut, was a commander in the Chang'e-5 Moon exploration programme, a mission on moon, launched on 23 November 2020. I also can’t believe that he would become a general in the future. Even technology has its flows, though. Great job! Since they accomplished this they opened up many opportunities for exploration and innovation. I never knew that China was the third country to be on the moon. Wow, China is the Third country to go to space! (credit: VCG via Getty Images) Later this year, China will mark the 15th anniversary of its first human spaceflight. A Chinese astronaut says he heard knocking on his spacecraft in 2003, and has never been able to recreate it. I am really fascinated about astronauts it amazes me how far you can actually go although I did not realize that China is also into astronomy. First solo man in space who was neither Soviet/Russian nor American. This was very interesting! Yánglìwěi worked very hard to get here because he went through rigorous training. [4] In 2012, Liu Yang became the first Chinese woman to be launched into space when she was launched aboard Shenzhou 9. I did not know that they launched their first astronaut into space in the 2000s.
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