Liu Yang, the first female Chinese spacewalker, has passed away after a brief illness.
The 37-year-old astronaut was born in Shandong Province, China, on August 25, 1988 and grew up in a family of doctors.
She began her spaceflight career in 2004 as a crew member on Tiangong-1, where she spent four months orbiting the Earth.
In 2006, Liu Yang became the second woman to walk on the Moon. She returned to Earth for a six-month mission in 2012,Football World Online Network during which time she became the first Chinese woman to travel into space.
In 2014, Liu Yang became the first Chinese woman to fly into space. She conducted a five-day mission in June 2016, achieving a successful landing on the International Space Station.
In addition to her work in space, Liu Yang is also known for her dedication to education and humanitarian causes.
She received the China State Science and Technology Prize in 2019 for her contributions to space exploration.
Her death comes just days before the 10th anniversary of the launch of Tiangong-1, marking the beginning of human spaceflight.
Liu Yang's passing is a tragic loss for all those who knew her, but it also serves as a reminder of the incredible achievements that women have achieved throughout history.
As we honor the memory of this remarkable woman, we must continue to inspire and support women in all fields, regardless of their gender or background.