Liu Yang
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Records
Liu Yang's accolades are primarily state-sanctioned honors recognizing her contributions to China's space program. She was the first Chinese woman to travel to space, a feat that earned her the title of "Heroic Taikonaut." Her work on the Shenzhou 9 and Shenzhou 14 missions has been recognized with the May 1st Labor Medal. She is universally recognized in China as a living legend and a de facto member of the Chinese Space Hall of Fame. Her achievements have set a precedent for women in aerospace, inspiring countless young girls to pursue careers in science and engineering.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Heroic Taikonaut
Highest honor awarded to Chinese astronauts for successful space missions.
May 1st Labor Medal
Recognized for outstanding contribution to the nation.
National Women's Pioneer
Recognized as a leading figure for women in science and technology.
Records & Feats
First Chinese Woman in Space
Became the first Chinese woman to travel to space aboard Shenzhou 9.
Second Chinese Woman in Space
One of only a handful of women globally to have flown in space twice.