Zhai Zhigang
Zhai Zhigang is a prominent Chinese astronaut known for being the first person from China to perform a spacewalk during the Shenzhou 7 mission in 2008. A member of China's second batch of astronauts, he has played a significant role in the country's manned space program. His historic spacewalk marked a pivotal moment in China's space exploration efforts, showcasing the nation's growing capabilities in space technology. Since then, Zhai has continued to contribute to various missions, helping to advance the development of China's space station and inspiring future generations of astronauts.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| China | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 1,402,112,000 | 760,140 | $14,000,000 | 7,590$ |
| Totals | 1 | 1,402,112,000 | 760,140 | $14,000,000 | 7,590$ |
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Zhai Zhigang wore the first generation of the 'Feitian' extravehicular suit during China's first spacewalk.
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Zhai Zhigang performed the first spacewalk for China.
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Zhai Zhigang was the first Chinese astronaut to walk in space.
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