June 6, 2003 10 China's first astronaut, Yang Liwei, who just returned from space, was interviewed by a reporter with a smile and told about his unforgettable trip to space. Returning from space on June 16 and returning to Beijing by special plane, Yang Liwei said his feelings: the feeling of walking off the plane is basically no different from that before going to heaven. After returning to the astronaut apartment, I had a little rest, and then I had a physical examination for about 50 minutes, mainly ECG, B-ultrasound and blood test. The doctor said everything was fine. I just ate a bowl of rice porridge before the interview. Generally speaking, I feel ok, basically as expected, without physical discomfort. When asked when Yang Liwei was selected as the final candidate from the first flight astronaut echelon and his mood at that time, Yang Liwei said: I learned that I was selected as the first flight astronaut on the evening of June 5438+1October 65438+April 4 (the day before launch). It should be said that all three of us are ready for the first manned space flight. I just feel lucky, at the same time, I feel heavy responsibility and arduous mission. I think I must complete the task well. At that time, the mood was still relatively peaceful and I didn't think much. I fell asleep at 8 o'clock in the evening until I was awakened by the doctor at 2 o'clock in the morning. Then I ate some noodles and vegetable dumplings, watched the process again and set off at 5: 20. During the launch and operation of the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft, Yang Liwei felt that the spacecraft was overweight when it was launched, reaching the maximum of 5G. When the ship and arrow separated, I suddenly felt a feeling of flying, and then I entered a state of weightlessness. When everyone saw me on the screen of Beijing Aerospace Command Center, they were all half lying on the chair, mainly to capture my whole body with a fixed camera. In fact, during the space flight, I also floated in the cabin many times, such as when shooting in space. In addition, during the whole operation, I feel that the air in the cabin is very good, the temperature is suitable, about 22 degrees Celsius, and there are few floating objects. I had my first meal in space about 1 hour and 37 minutes after the spacecraft was in orbit. After seven or eight hours, I ate two more meals, mainly small moon cakes and fish balls, with many varieties. Generally speaking, I feel that the state is well adjusted and relatively calm during the flight. I work completely according to the working procedure, and my sleep and appetite are OK. In addition, according to the actual flight situation, I also recorded some experiences during the flight, about seven or eight pages. In the next few days, I will sort it out step by step and tell my colleagues. These experiences will be helpful for manned flights in the future. The successful landing of spacecraft and the safe return of astronauts are the ultimate symbol of manned space flight success and one of the most important flight stages. Yang Liwei said that when the spacecraft returned to the engine for ignition, it felt that the spacecraft was obviously pushed forward. In this way, I began to return to the ground from space. At that time, I felt that my time in space was very short and worth cherishing. I couldn't help but take a look at the beautiful earth. After the parachute of the spacecraft was opened, the hull shook badly. I saw that the outside of the engine room was burning red, but the environmental control system in the engine room worked normally and the temperature in the engine room did not change. In addition, there was a strong sense of overweight at that time, and the instrument showed that the load was 3 to 4G, but the maximum load reached 8G before training, which was equivalent to 8 people pressing on you. When the spaceship landed, it felt heavy. At that time, my head was down and my chest and back felt oppressive. However, strict and repeated training has been carried out for various complicated landing situations before, which have been experienced. After I returned to the ground, I immediately contacted the ground search and rescue personnel. After about two or three minutes, someone came to open the cabin outside, and we opened the hatch together. People outside ask, how do you feel? I said it felt good. After a special experience of only 2 1 hour, Yang Liwei suddenly changed from obscurity to a vigorous life. He said: I think whoever performs this mission represents the first astronauts in China. In order to realize China's first manned space flight, many people made silent contributions behind the scenes, and the achievements are all yours. When celebrating the return of the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft, Lieutenant Colonel Yang Liwei, the first astronaut in China, was called a space hero by all circles. 16 After returning to land, Yang Liwei told the media that he had "the greatest day of his life". Li, commander-in-chief of China's manned spaceflight project, praised Yang Liwei as a space hero. President Hu Jintao said that Yang Liwei's space flight marked a historic step for the Chinese nation. A few hours after Yang Liwei and Shenzhou 5 returned to land, the space department announced that it would launch a manned spacecraft again in the next two years. The Ministry of Space also announced plans for astronauts to walk in space and build a permanent space station.