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China-2 astronaut group, 2010

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Requirement: pilot astronauts for the Shenzhou program. Included first female astronauts for the Chines space program.

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  • Cai Xuzhe Chinese pilot taikonaut, 2010-on.
  • Chen Dong Chinese pilot taikonaut, 2010-on.
  • Liu Yang Chinese female pilot taikonaut 2010-on. First Chinese woman in space.
  • Tang Hongbo Chinese pilot taikonaut, 2010-on.
  • Wang Yaping Chinese female pilot taikonaut, 2010-on. Backup, Shenzhou 9 mission.
  • Ye Guangfu Chinese pilot taikonaut, 2010-on.
  • Zhang Lu Chinese pilot taikonaut, 2010-on.