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Astronauts Awarded "Hero" Title
2005-11-26 14:28:02    CRIENGLISH.com
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao announced a central government decision to award Taikonauts Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng, who flew the Shenzhou VI spaceship, with the title of "Hero Taikonaut" and the medals of "Space Flight Achievement".


Premier Wen Jiabao announced a central government decision to award Taikonauts Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng, who flew the Shenzhou VI spaceship, with the title of "Hero Taikonaut" and the medals of "Space Flight Achievement". 

Wen Jiabao made the announcement at the meeting to celebrate the success of the Shenzhou 6 space mission on Saturday in Beijing.

Wen said the success of Shenzhou VI mission is of great significance in enhancing overall national strength, accelerating the development of science and technology and bracing the spirit of the Chinese nation.

(Source: Xinhua)

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