Heroic astronaut Chen Dong comes to his high school alma mater to exchange and interact with students
2024-06-11
On a morning in late May, warm sunshine shone on the playground of the Second Senior High School in Luoyang, Henan Province, China. A group of students had their team badges shining brightly on their chests. They are eagerly anticipating the arrival of "heroic astronaut" Chen Dong. "Hello, junior and junior students!" Accompanied by a friendly greeting, Chen Dong appeared in everyone's sight with a smile on his face, and the scene was filled with warm applause. After the class ended, the students shook hands and exchanged ideas with Chen Dong. Zhao Ruilin, photographed by Chen Dong, was born in Luoyang, Henan in 1978 and enlisted in 1997. As the second batch of Chinese astronauts, Chen Dong carried out manned flight missions twice, becoming the first Chinese astronaut to stay in orbit for more than 200 days. In 2016, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission awarded Chen Dong the honorary title of "Heroic Astronaut"; In 2023, the "Level 2 Aerospace Merit Medal" will be awarded. Chen Dong spent his high school years at Luoyang Second Senior High School. "My aerospace dream sets sail here," said Chen Dong. It is reported that Luoyang Second Senior High School has always attached great importance to science and technology construction and is one of the first science education experimental schools in the province. In recent years, the school has joined the National Aerospace Education Alliance and participated in the construction of the China Youth Science Popularization Satellite Project "August 07", offering courses on rocket exploration and Beidou satellite. The welcome ceremony ended and Chen Dong arrived at the school auditorium, where a dialogue about youth and dreams began. "Combining personal dreams with the needs of our country is the greatest happiness for an astronaut." Chen Dongwei narrated his story of taking exams and carrying out manned space missions, which captivated the students. "For six years, we will carry out the Shenzhou 11 manned flight mission for 33 days; for another six years, we will carry out the Shenzhou XIV manned flight mission for 183 days." "Have you encountered any setbacks? How did you overcome them?" asked a senior three student. "Of course I have encountered it." Chen Dong shared his training experience. He said that after joining the astronaut team, he and his teammates underwent overweight endurance adaptability training. When 8 times the weight of oneself is pressed on the body, the facial muscles deform, breathing is difficult, and the eyes are blank. At that time, he also had doubts about whether he could persist. But every now and then, a voice always sounded from the bottom of his heart: "Don't give up! Try harder!" Later, after scientific training and relying on his tenacious will, Chen Dong successfully passed various tests. "If dreams are compared to a delicious dish, then setbacks are just a seasoning. We should take them seriously and take them seriously." Chen Dong's spirit of not saying defeat or giving up deeply moved the students present. Looking at the youthful face in front of him, Chen Dong encouraged, "A life of hard work is the most magnificent! Working hard and dreaming is the vast sea of stars." What is the feeling in space? What is the difference between astronaut selection and training now and the past? Chen Dong combines pictures and videos to answer students' questions and explain the glorious journey of China's aerospace industry step by step. Teenage students encounter heroic astronauts, and their dreams of flying open their wings. Qi Mingrui, born in 2007, is a "space enthusiast" who has been full of longing for the starry sky since childhood. Now, listening to Chen Dong's story of chasing dreams in the sky on site, she is filled with emotion and said excitedly, "My idol is my senior, and his experience makes me feel that the aerospace dream is not far away. I will work hard to study and strive to devote myself to the aerospace industry of our country after completing my studies." "I have lofty aspirations in my heart, and I can pick stars in my hands." Finally, Chen Dong sent a message to the students to establish lofty aspirations, to be prepared, caring, dreamy, and capable people, and sent an invitation. "The Chinese Space Station is waiting for you to come for a 'business trip', and the Chinese People's Liberation Army Astronaut Brigade is looking forward to your joining!" (Xinhua News Agency)
Edit：Luo yu Responsible editor：Wang er dong
Source：China national defense daily
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