◎ Science and Technology Daily reporter Zhang Galen
On the first day of 2022, Shenzhou 13 crewed three astronauts to usher in the first dawn of the new year in China's own space homeland – this is the first time that Chinese have been in space for new year.
Yes, it's a special New Year's Day.
Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu, who had been in space for more than two months, also held a "Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Tiangong Dialogue" with students in Beijing, Hong Kong and Macao on this day.
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Young students asked questions to astronauts at the main venue of the "New Year's Day Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Tiangong Dialogue" activity in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jin Liangkuai
Some students ask them what new expectations they have for the new year.
Astronaut Wang Yaping said that as the inheritor of the great cause of spaceflight, he is very happy to run this stick of his own at this great moment. She hopes that more young people will join the manned spaceflight team. She also hopes that young people will use wisdom and sweat to build their dream spaceships, usher in the launch moment of their dreams, and "fly to the vast starry sky that belongs to you."
Hearing the exhortations of the astronauts at the scene, Wen Haocheng, a doctoral student majoring in aeronautics and astronautics science and technology at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics of Tsinghua University, also felt that the mission was on his shoulders.
Last night, he watched president Xi Jinping deliver a New Year's message on live. President Xi Jinping mentioned "Zhu Rong" to explore the fire, "Xi He" day by day, "Tianhe" to travel the stars, and also mentioned that the three astronauts were "traveling" in the vast space.
Wen Haocheng himself is an aerospace fan, and his interest in spaceflight can be traced back to the launch of the Shenzhou V spacecraft in 2003. Since then, he has planted a dream of spaceflight in his heart. Today, Wen Haocheng is engaged in engine propulsion related technology research and is already a part of the aerospace industry.
In fact, on the road of scientific research, we often encounter difficulties and obstacles. Wen Haocheng also often used the spirit of his predecessors who were "particularly able to endure hardships, especially able to fight, especially able to tackle key problems, and especially able to dedicate" to motivate themselves. "I really feel very fortunate that my research results will be directly applied to the development of China's space industry in the future." Wen Haocheng sighed that this is indeed a great era, as long as you have the courage to struggle, your dreams can come true. These years have been a bumper harvest year for China's aerospace industry, but the current bumper harvest is inseparable from the continuous struggle of the predecessors and the persistence of generations of astronauts. "For our group of students, we are in a period when a country needs us, and the country is also investing heavily in spaceflight, and we have ushered in a good opportunity for development." Wen Haocheng said that aerospace is a career worth his lifelong struggle.
Dai Wen is also a doctoral student majoring in aeronautical and astronautical science and technology at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. This time, she was given the opportunity to ask questions to astronaut Ye Guangfu.
Dai Wen is curious that astronauts have to overcome countless difficulties along the way, to accept fierce competition, and sometimes need to wait for a long time, how to keep their original intentions in this process and not give up? I also ask this question because I have just entered the first year of my doctorate and started a new academic journey, and I will be confused about the future development. Dai Wen is also an undergraduate counselor, and the young children she brings with her often fall into confusion.
So, on the first day of the new year, Dai Wen came to ask the astronauts.
Ye Guangfu said that it was really difficult to ascend to the heavens. From being a student to becoming a pilot to being selected as an astronaut to performing a mission, every "jump" cannot be easily achieved. Everyone on the road to the sky must undergo hard training and pass strict selection. Some people, waiting for more than ten years, or even a lifetime. Ye Guangfu said that before the seedlings broke through the ground, they must have experienced a long winter, and to achieve a career, they need to persevere day after day and pay more sweat than others. "Young people, we must be calm, calm down, practice our skills, and move forward in the direction of our dreams in a down-to-earth manner."
"I was also very touched to hear his answer." Dai Wen sighed that it is difficult for everyone to describe one thing, and the commonly used metaphor is - "it is more difficult than ascending to the sky". But the astronauts managed to ascend to the skies. This also shows the advantages of China's new national system. The national space industry is booming, and the baton will one day be handed over to our young people. Dai Wen said that young people should dare to gnaw hard bones and dare to explore new directions with potential in the future; in their work, they must also calm down, learn to resist temptation, stick to their hearts, and if they have dreams in their hearts, they will persist in chasing dreams.
The main venue of the "New Year's Day Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Tiangong Dialogue" event in Beijing.
In this dialogue between heaven and earth, with youth, dreams and struggle as the keywords, students in Hong Kong and Macao have also been given the opportunity to talk with astronauts.
At the Scene in Beijing, aerospace experts also threw olive branches to young people in Hong Kong and Macao, welcoming them to join the space team.
Lan Jiada is from Hong Kong and is studying for a Ph.D. in International Relations at Tsinghua University. After listening to these words, I also felt excited. I want to say to the young people in Hong Kong, look, we can also enter the space fleet, and we must also do our part for the development of the country. Lan Jiada said.
In this Tiangong Dialogue, astronaut Zhai Zhigang shared a major "secret" to facing difficulties - as long as the interests of the country are placed in the highest position in their hearts, they will certainly be able to bravely move forward and overcome difficulties.
Like many young people, Lan Jiada often has a feeling of fear of difficulties, feeling that his strength is small and there are only enough things he can do. But the astronaut's words gave him a lot of inspiration. "We don't always have to stick to ourselves and think about small problems; we can also have a bigger pattern, think about big problems, link the pursuit of life with the future and destiny of the country and the nation, and think about what we can do for the country." Lan Jiada said that no matter where you come from, you can have dreams in your heart and bravely chase dreams.
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