China's astronauts who have flown to space: from Yang Liwei to Shenzhou 21 (2003–2025)
The top 3 according to 95 votes from people: Yang Liwei · Fei Junlong · Nie Haisheng. (Updated Jul 15, 2026.)
In 2003 Yang Liwei flew on Shenzhou 5 and became the first Chinese person in space; by the launch of Shenzhou 21 in October 2025, 28 Chinese astronauts had flown. In order of first flight, with year of birth and the Shenzhou missions each has flown (up to 2025).
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Top 28
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1
Yang Liwei
Born 1965. Missions: Shenzhou 5 (2003).
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2
Fei Junlong
Born 1965. Missions: Shenzhou 6 (2005), Shenzhou 15 (2022).
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3
Nie Haisheng
Born 1964. Missions: Shenzhou 6 (2005), Shenzhou 10 (2013), Shenzhou 12 (2021).
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4
Zhai Zhigang
Born 1966. Missions: Shenzhou 7 (2008), Shenzhou 13 (2021).
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5
Liu Boming
Born 1966. Missions: Shenzhou 7 (2008), Shenzhou 12 (2021).
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6
Chen Dong
Born 1978. Missions: Shenzhou 11 (2016), Shenzhou 14 (2022), Shenzhou 20 (2025).
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7
Deng Qingming
Born 1966. Missions: Shenzhou 15 (2022).
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8
Jing Haipeng
Born 1966. Missions: Shenzhou 7 (2008), Shenzhou 9 (2012), Shenzhou 11 (2016), Shenzhou 16 (2023).
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9
Liu Yang
Born 1978. Missions: Shenzhou 9 (2012), Shenzhou 14 (2022).
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10
Zhang Xiaoguang
Born 1966. Missions: Shenzhou 10 (2013).
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11
Cai Xuzhe
Born 1976. Missions: Shenzhou 14 (2022), Shenzhou 19 (2024).
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12
Gui Haichao
Born 1986. Missions: Shenzhou 16 (2023).
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13
Li Guangsu
Born 1987. Missions: Shenzhou 18 (2024).
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14
Wang Yaping
Born 1980. Missions: Shenzhou 10 (2013), Shenzhou 13 (2021).
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15
Tang Hongbo
Born 1975. Missions: Shenzhou 12 (2021), Shenzhou 17 (2023).
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16
Ye Guangfu
Born 1980. Missions: Shenzhou 13 (2021), Shenzhou 18 (2024).
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17
Zhu Yangzhu
Born 1986. Missions: Shenzhou 16 (2023).
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18
Jiang Xinlin
Born 1988. Missions: Shenzhou 17 (2023).
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19
Wu Fei
Born 1993. Missions: Shenzhou 21 (2025).
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20
Chen Zhongrui
Born 1984. Missions: Shenzhou 20 (2025).
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21
Liu Wang
Born 1969. Missions: Shenzhou 9 (2012).
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22
Zhang Lu
Born 1976. Missions: Shenzhou 15 (2022), Shenzhou 21 (2025).
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23
Tang Shengjie
Born 1989. Missions: Shenzhou 17 (2023).
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24
Li Cong
Born 1989. Missions: Shenzhou 18 (2024).
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25
Song Lingdong
Born 1990. Missions: Shenzhou 19 (2024).
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26
Wang Jie
Born 1989. Missions: Shenzhou 20 (2025).
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27
Zhang Hongzhang
Born 1986. Missions: Shenzhou 21 (2025).
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28
Wang Haoze
Born 1990. Missions: Shenzhou 19 (2024).
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Comments (1)
2003年杨利伟上天那天我上小学，全校在操场看直播，到现在都记得。没想到二十多年后已经有这么多人上去过了，还有了自己的空间站。