Decision of the Central Military Commission of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on awarding Zhai Zhigang and Wang Yaping the "Second-level Aerospace Merit Medal", awarding Ye Guangfu the honorary title of "Heroic Astronaut" and awarding the "Third-level Aerospace Merit Medal"

　　Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 21st.

Central Military Commission of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council

About awarding the "Second-level Aerospace Merit Medal" to Zhai Zhigang and Wang Yaping

Awarded the honorary title of "Hero Astronaut" to Ye Guangfu

And the decision to issue the "Three-level Aerospace Merit Medal"

(June 21, 2022)

　　On October 16, 2021, the Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft was successfully launched. Astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu successfully entered the Tianhe core module, and successfully completed two outing activities and two space lectures. A series of innovative and breakthrough scientific experiments and space application missions will stay in orbit for 6 months and return safely on April 16, 2022.

The Shenzhou 13 manned flight mission is the final battle of the key technology verification stage of the space station. For the first time, the manned spacecraft has been radially docked at the space station, setting a new record for the continuous in-orbit flight time of Chinese astronauts, and has achieved a number of key core technologies. The breakthrough has laid a solid foundation for the subsequent construction and operation of the space station, marking a new step towards high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-reliance in China's aerospace industry, accelerating the construction of a aerospace power to achieve new breakthroughs, and improving my country's comprehensive national strength and national cohesion. It is of great significance for the people of all ethnic groups in the country to unite as one, forge ahead, work together to create the future, and continue to win new victories for socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.

　　The manned flight mission of Shenzhou 13 was a complete success, embodying the wisdom and hard work of the vast number of scientific and technological workers, astronauts, cadres and workers, and PLA commanders and fighters.

Comrades Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu are outstanding representatives among them. They are committed to serving the country, uniting and cooperating, and showing the world the strong Chinese spirit and strength.

Comrade Zhai Zhigang has performed manned flight missions twice and served as the commander, and has performed three outings, becoming the Chinese astronaut with the largest number of outings.

Comrade Wang Yaping achieved her dream of flying twice, and then went to the "space podium", becoming China's first female astronaut stationed in the space station and the first out of the capsule.

Comrade Ye Guangfu received solid training and hard work, and was honorably selected for the Shenzhou No. 13 crew, successfully completing his mission.

In order to commend them for their outstanding achievements in my country's manned spaceflight career, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the State Council and the Central Military Commission decided to award Comrade Zhai Zhigang and Wang Yaping the "Second-level Aerospace Merit Medal" and Comrade Ye Guangfu the honorary title of "Hero Astronaut" and awarded the "Heroic Astronaut". Third Class Aerospace Merit Medal".

　　Comrades Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu are the pioneers of the times who never forget their original aspirations, keep their mission in mind, and dedicate themselves to lofty causes.

The Party Central Committee calls on the whole Party, the whole army, and the people of all ethnic groups in the country to follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implement the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Party and all the 19th Plenary Sessions, and take the award-winning astronauts as an example to deeply understand The decisive significance of the "two establishments" is to strengthen the "four consciousnesses", strengthen the "four self-confidences", achieve the "two maintenances", and unite more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core, work hard, Perseverance, vigorously carry forward the spirit of "two bombs and one satellite" and the spirit of manned spaceflight, welcome the victory of the Party's 20th National Congress with practical actions, and make unremitting efforts to realize the second centenary goal and realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. struggle!