Decision of the Central Military Commission of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council on awarding Chen Dong and Liu Yang the "Second-level Aerospace Meritorious Medal" to Cai Xuzhe the honorary title of "Hero Astronaut" and the "Third-level Aerospace Meritorious Medal" (March 3, 2023)

On June 5, 2022, the Shenzhou 14 manned spacecraft was successfully launched. Astronauts Chen Dong, Liu Yang, and Cai Xuzhe drove the spacecraft into the heavenly core module and stayed in orbit for 6 months. The installation and commissioning of equipment inside and outside the space station and facilities related to space application missions were completed, and a series of space science experiments and technical tests were carried out, and they returned safely on December 4, 2022. The Shenzhou 14 manned mission is the most complex, technically difficult, and the largest manned mission since the construction of the space station in orbit. It is the first time that two manned spacecraft are in orbit at the same time and two groups of astronauts are in orbit. The rotation of astronauts in orbit has created a new Chinese record for the fastest rendezvous and docking of cargo spacecraft and space station, and a new Chinese record for the subsequent construction and operation of the space station, it marks a new step in China's space industry's high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-reliance, and speeds up the construction of a space power to achieve new breakthroughs. It is of great significance to enhance China's comprehensive national strength and national cohesion, encourage the whole party, the whole army and the people of all ethnic groups to be self-confident, self-reliant, upright and innovative, and constantly win new victories of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.
The complete success of the Shenzhou 14 manned mission embodies the wisdom and painstaking efforts of the vast number of scientific and technological workers, astronauts, cadres and workers, and PLA officers and men. Comrades Chen Dong, Liu Yang, and Cai Xuzhe are outstanding representatives among them. They are determined to serve the country, unite and cooperate, and show the world a strong Chinese spirit and Chinese strength. Comrade Chen Dong performed manned missions twice and became the first Chinese astronaut to be in orbit for more than 200 days. Comrade Liu Yang is my country's first female astronaut to enter space. This time she will take on important responsibilities and make contributions to space. Comrade Cai Xuzhe trained hard and honed hard. He was honorably selected into the Shenzhou 14 crew and successfully completed the task. In order to commend them for their outstanding achievements in my country's manned spaceflight industry, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission decided to award Comrades Chen Dong and Liu Yang the "Second-Class Aerospace Merit Medal", and awarded Comrade Cai Xuzhe the honorary title of "Hero Astronaut" and awarded him. "Level 3 Aerospace Merit Medal".
Comrades Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe are pioneers of the times in Do not forget your initiative mind, keeping in mind their mission and devoting themselves to lofty undertakings. They are pacesetters in exploring the universe, building dreams of space and building a powerful space country. The Party Central Committee calls on the whole party, the whole army and the people of all ethnic groups to be guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully study, fully grasp, and fully implement the spirit of the Party's 20th National Congress, and closely follow the praised astronauts. Unite around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, deeply understand the decisive significance of the "two establishments", strengthen the "four consciousnesses", strengthen the "four confidences", "four confidences" four self ", we should strengthen our confidence, work hard and forge ahead courageously, vigorously carry forward the spirit of" two bombs and one satellite "and the spirit of manned spaceflight, and make new contributions to building a modern socialist country in an all-round way and promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in an all-round way!

Source: Xinhua News Agency