Hey there, space explorers! 🛰️ Have you ever wondered about China’s adventures in space? Let’s dive into four super cool milestones that have taken China on an amazing journey beyond Earth! 🌟
1. Dongfanghong-1: China’s First Satellite (1970)
Back on April 24, 1970, China launched its very first satellite called Dongfanghong-1, which means “The East is Red”. Can you imagine? It made China the fifth country to send a satellite into space all by itself! This was a giant leap that started their exciting space adventure. 🌐
2. Shenzhou-5: First Astronaut in Space (2003)
Fast forward to October 15, 2003, when Yang Liwei became the first Chinese astronaut (or “taikonaut”) to travel to space aboard the Shenzhou-5 spacecraft. 🚀 With this mission, China became the third country to send a person into space independently. How cool is that?
3. Chang’e-1: Journey to the Moon (2007)
On October 24, 2007, China launched Chang’e-1, its first lunar probe named after a famous moon goddess in Chinese mythology. 🌙 This spacecraft orbited the Moon and made China the fifth country to explore our lunar neighbor. It opened a new chapter in their space exploration story!
4. Tiangong-2: Building a Space Lab (2016)
On September 15, 2016, China took another big step by launching Tiangong-2, its first true space laboratory. 🧪 This space lab helped astronauts conduct experiments in orbit and moved China closer to building its very own space station!
China’s space journey is truly inspiring! Who knows? Maybe one day, you’ll be the next astronaut exploring the stars! ✨ Keep dreaming big!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
