Liu Yang's Wing Defense at Shandong Taishan: A Key Victory in China's Space Program Liu Yang, the first female astronaut from China, was born on December 27, 1980 in Zhejiang province. She graduated from Tsinghua University with a degree in aerospace engineering and obtained her doctorate in physics from Peking University.
In 2010, she joined the Chinese space program as a pilot for the Shenzhou-9 mission to become the second Chinese woman to fly in space. The following year, she was selected as one of the three crew members for the Shenzhou-10 mission. During this mission, Liu Yang successfully performed several experiments and took part in the launch of the Tiangong-1 spacecraft.
In October 2016, Liu Yang was chosen to be the commander of the Shenzhou-11 mission. This marked the first time that a Chinese woman had been selected as the commander of a manned space mission. In November 2016, Liu Yang became the first Chinese woman to conduct a spacewalk during the mission.
One of Liu Yang's most significant achievements came when she was tasked with performing a wing defense maneuver during the Shenzhou-11 mission. During this maneuver, Liu Yang and the other crew members were exposed to high levels of radiation and other stressors, but they managed to complete the task successfully.
This achievement is considered a key victory in China's space program, as it demonstrates the country's ability to send women into space and perform complex maneuvers without any problems. Liu Yang's success also serves as inspiration to young women who may be considering careers in science or technology.