In a heartwarming cosmic crossover, China’s Shenzhou-20 astronauts beamed down Children’s Day greetings from their orbital outpost this week, blending space exploration with childhood inspiration. 🌌✨
Commander Chen Dong and crewmates Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie—currently on a six-month mission—unfurled a Chinese Young Pioneers flag aboard the space station during the organization’s national congress. 🚩🛰️ 'Wearing the red scarf as a kid made me want to be someone who contributes to society,' shared Chen Dong, now on his third spaceflight.
The rookie astronauts got nostalgic too: Chen Zhongrui recalled childhood TV viewings of Shenzhou launches that ‘lit up my space dreams’, while Wang Jie credited the CYP anthem for giving him childhood strength. 🎶💪
Since their April 24 launch, the crew has already smashed records—completing China’s fastest-ever spacewalk (just 28 days after arrival!) and conducting critical experiments. Their message to Earth’s kids? ‘Keep that curiosity alive—you’re the next generation of explorers!’ 👩🚀🔭
