The Shenzhou 15 mission will see Tiangong briefly host six astronauts.
Fei, 57, was selected as one of China's first-generation astronauts in January 1998 and made his first, and so far only, trip to space in 2005 as commander of the five-day-longDeng, 56, is the last active member of the first generation of astronauts to get his first ride into outer space. The third crew member, Zhang Lu, 46, is part of China’s second batch of astronauts, which were selected in May 2010. He is also making his first trip to space, following 12 years of training.
"Although we are the oldest crew in terms of average age, we're confident in our capabilities, as we are still in the 'state of youth,'" Fei"Seventeen years ago, I was on the Shenzhou 6 mission. Even now I'm still excited when I recall those vivid memories. Today I'm extremely proud and excited to go to space again for my country," Fei added.
The space freighter also carried 3,080 pounds of propellant to help the space station maintain its orbit.
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