Liu Yang
Chinese astronaut
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Summary
Liu Yang was born on October 6, 1978[1], in Zhengzhou[2]. She has worked as an astronaut[3], politician[4], and aircraft pilot[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (366 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: People's Republic of China[7]
- Position held: National People's Congress deputy[8]
- Educated at: PLA Air Force Aviation University[9], Tsinghua University[10]
- Award received: Spaceflight Exploit Medal[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Member of political party: Chinese Communist Party[13]
- Military branch: People's Liberation Army Air Force[14]
- Commons category: Liu Yang (astronaut)[15]
- Residence: People's Republic of China[16]
- Family name: Liu[17]
- Given name: Yang[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[19]
- Name in native language: 刘洋[20]
- Time in space: 18,720 minutes[21]
- Member of the crew of: Shenzhou 9[22], Shenzhou 14[23]
Why It Matters
Liu Yang has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Liu Yang born?
Liu Yang's place of birth was Zhengzhou[2].
What did Liu Yang do for work?
Liu Yang worked as an astronaut[3], politician[4], and aircraft pilot[5].
Where did Liu Yang go to school?
Liu Yang was educated at PLA Air Force Aviation University[9] and Tsinghua University[10].
What awards did Liu Yang receive?
Honors received include Spaceflight Exploit Medal[11].