Nie Haisheng

Chinese astronaut and space mission commander

Nie Haisheng - Chinese astronaut and space mission commander
Born

October 13th, 1964
60 years ago

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

China

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Born in 1964, a general and pilot specialized in aviation. Participated in the Shenzhou space program, completing multiple missions in space. Commanded the Shenzhou 10 mission, which docked with the Tiangong space station in 2013. Played a vital role in China's manned space exploration efforts, demonstrating significant advancements in space technology.

Commanded the Shenzhou 10 mission

Piloted the Shenzhou 6 mission

Completed over 600 hours in space

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