Liu Yang (taikonaut)
You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in Chinese. (June 2022) Click [show] for important translation instructions.
|
Liu Yang | |
---|---|
刘洋 | |
Chinese Group 2[1] | |
Total EVAs | 1 |
Total EVA time | 6 hours, 7 minutes |
Missions | Shenzhou 9, Shenzhou 14 |
Liu Yang | |
---|---|
Hanyu Pinyin | Liú Yáng |
IPA | [ljǒʊ jǎŋ] |
Liu Yang (
Biography
Liu Yang was born in Zhengzhou, Henan province in 1978,[5] into a worker's family of Linzhou, Anyang origin.[6][7][8] Her father Liu Shilin (刘士林) was an assistant engineer in the technical department of Zhengzhou First Food Machinery Factory, and her mother Niu Xiyun (牛喜云) was a worker in Zhengzhou Light Automobile Manufacturing Factory.[6] She is the only child in her family.[6] As a child, Liu aspired to become a lawyer or a bus conductor.[9]
Liu Yang joined the
Liu Yang was selected for the crew of
On June 5, 2022, Liu launched aboard
Personal life
Liu Yang is a member of the Chinese Communist Party.[15] She is married to Zhang Hua (张华), and the couple have a son and a daughter.[15][16][6] Her first child's birth was announced in February 2015.[17]
Liu Yang has been described as an eloquent speaker, an avid reader and also a lover of cooking.[18]
See also
References
- Xinhua. October 31, 2011. Archived from the originalon November 1, 2011.
- Planetary Society. Archived from the originalon October 3, 2012.
- ^ Du Xiaodan (June 16, 2012). "China launches spaceship with first female astronaut". CNTV.cn. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
- ^ Zhang Dan (June 18, 2012). "US media focuses on Chinese female astronaut". CNTV.cn. Archived from the original on September 30, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
- ^ "Liu Yang Born in Zhengzhou University Hospital" (in Chinese). Phoenix Television. June 21, 2012. Retrieved June 22, 2012.
- ^ ISSN 1002-6282.
- ISSN 1007-2616.
- ^ "Visiting The Hometown of Liu yang" (in Chinese). Phoenix Television. June 18, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ "新华视点:聚焦中国首位"女太空人"刘洋". www.gov.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- CNN News. June 15, 2012. Retrieved June 16, 2012.
- ^ Moskowitz, Clara (June 15, 2012). "China Unveils Astronaut Crew, 1st Female Spaceflyer, for Saturday Launch". Space.com. Retrieved June 16, 2012.
- ^ "China Sends 3 Astronauts, Including a Woman, Into Space". The New York Times. June 17, 2012. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- ^ Helen Regan and Yong Xiong (June 5, 2022). "China launches third crewed mission to new space station". CNN. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
- ^ "China's spacewalkers take 2 steps towards faster Tiangong space station construction". South China Morning Post. September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- ^ a b Amos, Jonathan (June 16, 2012). "China launches space mission with first woman astronaut". BBC. Retrieved June 16, 2012.
- ^ "女航天员刘洋婆婆:希望媳妇能尽快生个孩子_资讯频道_凤凰网". News.ifeng.com. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
- ^ "China's 1st Female Astronaut Becomes Mom, Resumes Training". The New York Times. Associated Press. February 12, 2015. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ^ "Profile of Liu Yang, China's first woman astronaut". BBC News. June 16, 2012.
External links
- Spacefacts biography of Liu Yang
- The History of Liu Yang and her Family [simplified Chinese]