Core Points - The Shenzhou 21 astronaut crew was publicly introduced on October 30, with Wu Fei becoming the youngest astronaut in China's history to undertake a flight mission at the age of 32 [1] - Wu Fei, born in October 1993, is currently the youngest astronaut in China's astronaut team and was previously an engineer at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation [1] - The selection of the Shenzhou 21 crew follows a "new and old pairing" strategy, with experienced astronaut Zhang Lu serving as commander and first-time space travelers Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang taking on roles as flight engineer and payload expert, respectively [1] Industry Developments - The Chinese space station has entered an era of long-term human presence, with Shenzhou crewed missions becoming a regular occurrence, averaging two launches per year [1] - The increasing participation of younger astronauts, including those born in the 1990s, reflects the growing opportunities for the new generation to contribute to China's space exploration efforts [1]
我国最年轻航天员将圆梦太空
Xin Hua Wang·2025-10-30 03:50