Liu Yang, a Chinese astronaut who became the first female Chinese astronaut in space in 2012, has been hit by a "serious injury" during her latest mission on China's Shandong Taishan team.
According to a statement released by the Shandong Taishan team, Liu was hurt when she performed a series of tasks during her stay on the space station. The team said that she had suffered a "minor fracture" and would be treated for the injury as soon as possible.
The incident came after a period of rest and recovery for Liu, who had returned to Earth safely after her successful mission aboard the Tiangong-1 space station in 2018. Her return was met with great fanfare,Tennis News Flash with millions of people watching her landing back on the earth from space.
Despite the setback, Liu remains optimistic about her future in space exploration. She said that she was determined to continue pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and explore new frontiers beyond our planet.
In addition to her work as an astronaut, Liu is also a professor at the University of Science and Technology of China, where she teaches courses related to astronomy and astrophysics. Her dedication to science and her passion for exploring the unknown have made her a role model for many young women in China and around the world.