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The "taikonaut" becomes a space hero
Beijing, China - Celebration in honour of Yang Li Wei
Yang Li Wei, the 38 years old Chinese astronaut, who flew to the space on October the 5th, on board of Shenzou-5 spaceship (see AVIONEWS), was named "space hero" during a ceremony which took place few days ago in Beijing. The medal has been given to him by the President of the Central Military Commission, Jiang Zemin, in the presence of the President Hu Jintao, the Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and the...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 54877
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency