April 24th
The list of Shenzhou-18 crews was announced
Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, Li Guangsu
Three astronauts are about to embark on a journey into space
This is Shenzhou-18 astronauts Ye Guangfu (middle), Li Cong (right), and Li Guangsu. Xinhua News Agency
They are the pride of their parents and families
It's their concern
A story of love and struggle
touched countless netizens
……
Ye Guangfu
Early in the morning of the 24th
Ye Guangfu's mother and sister
Stay in front of the TV
See Ye Guangfu
After more than two years
News of another trip to space
Sister Ye Yadan said
"The whole family felt it
Very honoured and proud"
In Ye Guangfu's growth trajectory
His mother had done so much for him
My junior year of high school
News of the Air Force's recruitment
It was passed to Ye Guangfu's school
Having dreamed of flying since he was a child, his heart was pounding
But travel expenses and food expenses
Let him be discouraged
When the mother learned about it, she said firmly:
"Go ahead, I'll figure out the money!"
Many netizens sighed:
Because of this great mother
We have one more
Excellent astronaut
This new mission
Mother hopes Ye Guangfu and his colleagues
It can be safe, smooth and complete
Complete this space mission
I also wish the motherland the aerospace industry
Take it to the next level
Li Cong
Autumn 1989
Li Cong was born in Handan, Hebei Province
in a small village
When he was still in elementary school
Grandpa was seriously ill
His father, Li Junsheng, resigned and went home to take care of the elderly
Li Cong is well aware of the hardships of his parents
Determined to study hard
Senior year of high school
Li Cong was admitted to the Air Force Aviation University
The news came
The whole village was boiling
His father encouraged him:
"Good job
Don't live up to everyone's expectations!"
With excellent comprehensive quality
Li Cong successfully passed the layers of assessments
Become part of the astronaut corps
When Li Cong took the good news
When I told my father
My father was stunned for a moment
Only 3 words were spoken
"Got it"
This rustic father
I don't know anymore
How to express this joy in words
now
Li Junsheng, who hasn't seen his son for several years
saw on TV that Li Cong was about to go on an expedition
I can't hide the excitement in my heart
He hoped
Li Cong, who has always been excellent and tenacious
Successful completion of the task
Win glory for the country
Li Guangsu
"I called him last night
Let him not be nervous
Mom and Dad were waiting for him at home."
On the morning of the 24th
In the hometown of Pei County, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province
Li Guangsu's parents spoke to their son on the phone
I said to my son
Don't be nervous
Don't be afraid of us worrying either
Your parents will always be your back."
Li Guangsu was born in July 1987
His father is from Jiangsu and his mother is from Hebei
Hence the nickname "Northern Jiangsu"
When graduating from high school
Li Guangsu participated in the Air Force recruitment
After graduating from college
Become a pilot
He has been stationed in Yunnan for a long time
On January 29, 2024, Shenzhou-18 astronaut Li Guangsu was training to open and close the hatch. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Xu Bu)
Talking about sons
Mother Xu Guilan choked up several times
She said
After Li Guangsu served as a pilot
Although I went home
But they can't stay long
My son went to space this time
Xu Guilan said
I am very grateful for the cultivation of the country
Looking forward to my son too
Able to successfully complete the task and return home safely
On January 15, 2024, Shenzhou-18 astronauts Ye Guangfu (left) and Li Guangsu are training on exit procedures. Xinhua News Agency (photo by Xu Bu)
Today
Three astronauts
It's about to embark on a journey
Cruise the world
We are proud of them
Bless them
More tribute
Behind every astronaut
A family member who pays silently
Source: Xinhua News Agency, WeChat Comprehensive CCTV Military, People's Liberation Army Daily, Jimu News, Tianfu Release, Handan Daily, etc