Liu Yang quotes

Liu Yang is a Chinese astronaut and pilot, best known as the first Chinese woman in space. Her historic spaceflight took place in 2012 as part of the Shenzhou 9 mission. She continues to inspire people as a pioneer in China's space program. Here are 6 of her quotes:

Thank you for the confidence put in my by the motherland and the people, for giving me this chance to represent China's millions of women by going into space.

Liu Yang

I am grateful to the motherland and the people. I feel honored to fly into space on behalf of hundreds of millions of female Chinese citizens.

Liu Yang

Baby eagles can never soar under their family's wing.

Liu Yang

I believe in persevering. If you persevere, success lies ahead of you.

Liu Yang

We won't let you down. We will work together and successfully complete this mission.

Liu Yang