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Suzhou-born taikonaut explores space again

(chinadaily.com.cn) | Updated : 2022-11-30

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Fei Junlong, a taikonaut born in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/thepaper.cn]

The Shenzhou XV spacecraft with three taikonauts on board was launched on the evening of November 29. Later, the six Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou XV and Shenzhou XIV had a historic gathering in space.

Fei Junlong from Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, embarked on his second space trip after his journey on the Shenzhou VI spacecraft 17 years ago.

Looking down at Earth during his first time leaving it, Fei said to himself, "Such a beautiful place, I will come back. I must come back."

"Made-in-Suzhou" products also helped ensure the smooth launch of the Shenzhou XV, as three modules on the manned spacecraft were provided by the No 214 Suzhou Research and Development Center of China North Industries Group.

The modules are designed to keep the solar panels on the spacecraft working properly after entering the planned orbit and guarantee the smooth docking of the spacecraft and the space station. In addition, the pressure sensing system developed by the center will monitor the pressure inside the return capsule at all times.

The No 214 Suzhou Research and Development Center has engaged in the development and production of core devices for many key space projects since the 1990s.

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