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Liu Yang

Astronaut

Birthday October 6, 1978

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace China

Age 46 years old

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About

The first Chinese woman in space, she was a part of the Shenzhou 9 mission.

Before Fame

She was a pilot, earning the rank of Major in the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Trivia

She spent 13 days in space on her first spaceflight.

Family Life

She married but had no children and no siblings growing up.

Associated With

She is a female astronaut like Sally Ride.