On May 30, 2023, the Shenzhou-16 manned spacecraft was successfully launched. Astronauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao successfully entered the Tianhe core module and stayed in orbit for 5 months. They conducted one extravehicular activity and one space lecture, conducted a series of space science experiments and applied payloads in orbit (trial), completed platform management and care under the "three cabins and three ships" configuration of the space station, and safely returned on October 31, 2023. The Shenzhou 16 manned mission is the first manned mission after the space station has been fully completed and the manned space project has entered a new stage of application and development. For the first time, three types of astronauts, including space pilots, space flight engineers and payload experts, have jointly carried out the mission. It marks a new step for China's space industry to take in high-level science and technology and self-reliance, accelerate the construction of a space power to achieve new breakthroughs, which is of great significance to enhance China's comprehensive national strength and enhance the cohesion of the Chinese nation, encourage the whole party, the whole army and the people of all ethnic groups to work together, and strive to write a new chapter of Chinese path to modernization. The complete success of the Shenzhou 16 manned flight mission embodies the wisdom and hard work of numerous scientific and technological workers, astronauts, cadres and staff, as well as PLA commanders and fighters. Comrade Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao are outstanding representatives among them. They are determined to serve the country, loyal to their mission, fearless of difficulties, united and cooperated, and have shown the world the strong Chinese spirit and strength. Comrade Jing Haipeng has carried out manned flight missions four times and served as the commander three times, becoming the Chinese astronaut with the highest number of manned flight missions. Comrade Zhu Yangzhu is resolute, courageous, and dares to challenge, with meticulous and meticulous operations, becoming the first space flight engineer in China to carry out manned flight missions and carry out extravehicular activities. Comrade Gui Haichao underwent rigorous training and numerous assessments, and was honorably selected as a crew member of the Shenzhou 16, becoming the first payload expert in China to carry out manned flight missions. To commend their outstanding achievements in China's manned spaceflight industry, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission have decided to award Comrade Jing Haipeng the "Special Aerospace Merit Medal", and to award Comrade Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao the honorary title of "Heroic Astronaut" and the "Third level Aerospace Merit Medal". Comrades Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu, and Gui Haichao are pioneers of the times who never forget their original aspirations, keep in mind their missions, and devote themselves to the noble cause. They are role models for exploring the universe, building dreams of space, and building a strong aerospace country. (Lai Xin She)