Today is World Space Day, a day to remember and celebrate. On this special day, we relive many firsts in China's aerospace industry, and pay high tribute to those astronauts who dare to pursue their dreams and explore the universe.
1. First satellite launch: On April 24, 1970, China successfully launched its first artificial satellite, Dongfanghong 1, which was the foundation work of China's space industry.
2. First manned space flight: On October 15, 2003, Yang Liwei successfully flew into space on Shenzhou 5, making China the third country in the world to achieve manned space flight.
3. First soft landing on the Moon: On December 14, 2013, Chang'e-3 successfully landed on the Moon, opening a new chapter in China's lunar exploration program.
4. The first Mars exploration: On July 23, 2020, Tianwen-1 was successfully launched, which became an important starting point for China's first Mars exploration mission.
5. First space station construction: In 2020, China launched the "Tiangong" space station construction plan, opening the era of Chinese's own space station.
These firsts are just a microcosm of China's continuous breakthroughs in the space industry. Behind every achievement, it is the result of the unremitting efforts and hard work of countless astronauts. From rocket launch to spacecraft manufacturing, from probe design to scientific experiments, countless astronauts have used their wisdom and courage to make China's space industry flourish.
Today, we salute the aerospace dreamers. It is their persistence and struggle that have made China's aerospace industry shine on the global stage. They have interpreted the spirit of "endless dreaming" with practical actions, and have made outstanding contributions to the country's scientific and technological innovation and international cooperation.
In the future, China's aerospace industry will continue to move forward, meet more unknown challenges, and explore more distant universes. On this special day, let us pay high tribute to all the dreamers who have worked hard for China's aerospace industry. Your efforts and achievements will always be remembered in our hearts.