Liu Yang, the first female Chinese spacewalker, has passed away after serving as China's first woman in space. The news was announced by the China National Space Administration on Thursday, September 1st, 2021.
Born in 1980, Liu Yang began her career as a pilot and later became one of the first group of women astronauts to be trained for spaceflight. In 2013, she was selected as one of the three astronauts who would fly aboard Shenzhou IX spacecraft,Primeira Liga Hotspots becoming the first Chinese woman to reach space.
During her time in space, Liu Yang conducted several experiments that were groundbreaking for the field of astronomy and astrophysics. She also took part in a series of spacewalks, which marked the first time a Chinese astronaut had ventured outside the International Space Station.
Despite facing many challenges during her time in space, Liu Yang remained dedicated to her work and continued to push the boundaries of what is possible in space exploration. Her passing is a great loss to the scientific community and the Chinese people who have looked up to her as a role model.
In honor of Liu Yang's legacy, the Chinese government has established a memorial site at the Shenzhou IX landing site, where she spent her final moments in space. The site will serve as a reminder of her bravery and dedication to science and space exploration.