| Dr. Zhou Jianping (left), chief designer of China Manned Space Program, and taikonaut Zhai Zhigang (middle) accept the 2009 Space Achievement Award from the U.S. Space Foundation at the opening ceremony of the 25th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, the U.S., on March 30, 2009. The team of China's Shenzhou 7 manned space flight mission, which marked a number of "firsts" for the Chinese space program in a single mission, was rewarded Monday. The Space Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual or organization for significant contributions in advancing the exploration, development, or utilization of space. (Xinhua) |
