Space Hero.

[Ed_Haynes]

The attached from the news. But "Space Hero"? A "badge of honour"?

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Friday November 7, 1:36 PM

China's first astronaut is Space Hero
By Indo-Asian News Service

Beijing, Nov 7 (IANS) The title of "Space Hero" was conferred on China's first astronaut Yang Liwei at a rally here Friday attended by the top leadership to mark the country's first manned space flight, Xinhua reports.

Central Military Commission chairman Jiang Zemin, who conferred the title on Liwei, also awarded him a badge of honour.

President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao, government leaders, defence officials and space experts attended the rally, organised by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the State Council and the Central Military Commission.

Wen announced the awards at the rally.

Addressing the gathering, Hu said China would work with the international community for the peaceful use of outer space.

Liwei was launched into space October 15 aboard the Shenzhou-5 spacecraft, orbiting the earth 14 times before safely landing the next day.

The launch made China the third country in space after Russia and the U.S.

[Tal Inbar]

"China's first astronaut crowned 'Space Hero'
China's first astronaut Yang Liwei was conferred the title of "Space Hero" at a high-profile rally celebrating the country's first manned space flight held at the Great Hall of the People Friday in Beijing. Yang, 38, was also awarded a badge of honor for his space faring merits. "


Yang Liwei crowned "Space Hero"
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China's first astronaut Yang Liwei was conferred the title of "Space Hero" on Friday at a high-profile rally celebrating the country's first manned space flight

Yang, 38, was also awarded a badge of honor for his space faring merits at the rally organized by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the State Council and the Central Military Commission.

At the rally attended by top leaders of the country and several thousand others, including space experts, government officials and servicemen, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao announced the decision by the Party, the central government and the military commission to honor Yang Liwei.

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[kameli]

Just noticed that there is not a good picture from China Space Hero medal in this great thread (look #26 in this same thread).

/Jussi-Pekka