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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Zhai Zhigang is one of the astronauts depicted in the painting 'Exit the Cabin'.
惊艳！来看这组美术壁纸上的万千风华 _光明网
China· 2025-10-05
Zhai Zhigang successfully conducted the first extravehicular activity in the 'Feitian' suit during the Shenzhou 7 mission.
从“3年15次”到“4年20次” “飞天战袍”护航深空探索 _光明网China· 2025-09-06
Zhai Zhigang wore the first generation of the 'Feitian' extravehicular suit during China's first spacewalk.
中国空间站舱外航天服延寿使用--经济·科技--人民网China· 2025-03-24
Zhai Zhigang performed the first spacewalk for China.
这是中国航天的回答 _光明网China· 2025-03-23
Zhai Zhigang was the first Chinese astronaut to walk in space.
新纪录！蔡旭哲成为太空出舱次数最多的中国航天员--经济·科技--人民网China· 2025-03-21
