Liu Yang, the first Chinese woman astronaut, successfully completed her spacewalk on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in China's space exploration efforts.
The spacewalk was conducted by Liu Yang and her crewmates from the Shenzhou XIII mission, which launched into orbit last week. During the walk, Liu Yang performed various tasks to demonstrate the capabilities of China's Tiangong space station and its robotic arm.
According to the state-run Xinhua News Agency, Liu Yang spent more than two hours outside the station, conducting experiments,Premier League Updates installing equipment, and taking photos of the Earth. She also used the robotic arm to move objects and perform maintenance tasks.
"This is a historic moment for China's space program," said Zhou Zhenzhen, deputy director of the China National Space Administration. "It shows that China has become a major player in the international space community."
China has been working hard to develop its space program over the past few years, with the goal of becoming a global leader in space exploration. The country has already sent multiple spacecraft to the moon and火星, and it recently announced plans to send astronauts to Mars in the coming decades.
"Liu Yang's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all those involved in China's space program," said Wang Weihua, a professor at the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. "We look forward to seeing what else she will achieve in the future."