On July 16, 2022, Chinese pilot Liu Yang became the first female astronaut to conduct a spacewalk outside the Tiangong-2 space station. The historic moment took place at 5:48 pm local time (9:48 am Beijing time), and was broadcast live on China's state television.
The spacewalk lasted for 3 hours and 19 minutes, during which Liu Yang completed four space walks, including one outside the station's core module. She also performed experiments on the station's robotic arm, helping to demonstrate China's capabilities in space exploration.
Liu Yang is known as "the first woman astronaut" in China, and she has been training for years to become an astronaut. Her achievement is a significant milestone for women in science and technology, and it demonstrates China's commitment to scientific research and innovation.
In her speech after completing the spacewalk, Liu Yang said that she felt proud to be part of the team that had made history. She thanked all the people who supported her and helped her achieve this goal. Liu Yang's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all the astronauts and scientists involved in the project. It also highlights the progress that China has made in space exploration over the past few decades.