△ Shenzhou 17 astronaut crew photo, from left to right: Jiang Xinlin, Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie.
On October 26, 2023, the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft was successfully launched, and astronauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin successfully entered the Tianhe core module with the spacecraft, stayed in orbit for 6 months, successively carried out 2 out-of-cabin activities, carried out 8 load-loaded cargo airlock cabin entry and exit tasks, completed more than 50 space station construction, upgrade, maintenance and repair tasks, carried out nearly 100 space science experiments and application payloads in orbit (test), and returned safely on April 30, 2024. The Shenzhou-17 manned mission is the second manned mission of the mainland's manned space program to enter the space station application and development stage, and it is the first time that the maintenance of extravehicular facilities of an in-orbit spacecraft has been successfully completed, and the first batch of extravehicular exposure experimental material samples have been successfully retrieved, marking a new step in China's high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-reliance in the aerospace industry, which is of great significance for enhancing the mainland's comprehensive national strength and enhancing the cohesion of the Chinese nation, and encouraging the whole party, the whole army, and the people of all ethnic groups in the country to strengthen their confidence and move forward bravely.
△ The Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew successfully completed the first out-of-cabin activity.
The complete success of the Shenzhou-17 manned mission embodies the wisdom and painstaking efforts of the vast number of scientific and technological workers, astronauts, cadres and workers, and PLA commanders and fighters. Comrades Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin are outstanding representatives, who are devoted to the party and loyal to their mission, defy hardships and dangers, and work hard, demonstrating to the world the powerful Chinese spirit and strength.
Comrade Tang Hongbo went to space again after two years and served as the commander, becoming the first astronaut to return to the space station, setting a new record for the flight time of Chinese astronauts in orbit.
Comrade Tang Shengjie is determined to forge ahead and train hard, and is currently the youngest astronaut on the mainland to enter space, and has become the first astronaut pilot in the third batch of astronauts to carry out out-of-cabin activities. Comrade Jiang Xinlin served as the chief operator of the extravehicular maintenance operation, and he was skilled, calm and calm, and successfully completed the task in his first flight.
In order to commend them for their outstanding achievements in the mainland's manned space program, the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission decided to award Comrade Tang Hongbo the "Medal for Meritorious Service in Aerospace Flight," the honorary title of "Heroic Astronaut" to Comrades Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, and the "Medal for Meritorious Service in Aerospace Flight," which is to be awarded the "Medal for Meritorious Service in Aerospace of the Third Class."
△ The second out-of-cabin activity of the Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew.
Comrades Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin are the pioneers of the times who have never forgotten their original aspirations, kept their mission firmly in mind, and dedicated themselves to the noble cause, and they are models of exploring the universe, building dreams of space, and building a space power. The Party Central Committee called on the whole Party, the whole army, and the people of all ethnic groups in the country to be guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the 2nd and 3rd Plenary Sessions of the 20th Central Committee, take the commended astronauts as examples, deeply understand the decisive significance of the "two establishments", enhance the "four consciousnesses", strengthen the "four self-confidences", and achieve the "two maintenances", unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, vigorously carry forward the spirit of "two bombs and one satellite" and the spirit of manned spaceflight, and strive for self-improvement. Bravely climb the peak, work hard, forge ahead, and unite and struggle for the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation in an all-round way with Chinese-style modernization!
[Source: CCTV News]
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