This morning, astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze, who are tasked with the Shenzhou XIX manned spaceflight mission, met with Chinese and foreign media reporters at the Wenchang Pavilion in the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Cai Xuzhe had previously mentioned that since he is a Dragon, and both of his new teammates are Horses, this new combination is also known as the "Dragon and Horse Crew."

Crew of Shenzhou XIX makes a collective appearance↓

Cai Xuzhe returned to space within a year

Cai Xuzhe, male, Han ethnicity, native of Shenzhou, Hebei, holds a master's degree. Born in a certain month and year, he joined the army in a certain month and year, and joined the Communist Party of China in a certain month and year. Currently, he is a first-class astronaut of the Astronaut Detachment of the People's Liberation Army, holding the rank of Major General in the Army. He previously served as the deputy squadron leader of the aviation brigade of the Air Force, and was rated as a first-class pilot of the Air Force. In a certain month and year, he was selected as one of the second batch of Chinese astronauts. In a certain month and year, he executed the Shenzhou XIV manned spaceflight mission. In a certain month and year, he was awarded the honorary title of "Heroic Astronaut" by the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission, and was awarded the "Third-Class Space Merit Medal." After comprehensive evaluation, he was selected as a crew member for the Shenzhou XIX manned spaceflight mission and appointed as the mission commander.

Cai Xuzhe: "As an astronaut, I am fortunate to be born in a great motherland and proud to live in a great new era. It is because of the support of the motherland and the people that I am able to embark on space missions time and time again. To venture into space for the motherland is an unchanging初心and mission. After undergoing a new round of comprehensive and systematic备战training, I was selected for the Shenzhou XIX crew and appointed as the commander. Being selected for a new crew, taking on a new role, facing new tasks and challenges, I feel the honor of the mission and the weight of the responsibility."

Cai Xuzhe also said, "Both of my new teammates are 'post-' generations. Although we have differences in age and gender, we all share the same goal: to represent our country, to bring glory to our country, and to strive together, to run together."

As a "post" astronaut, he said he would run well the relay baton of "flying to the sky".

Song Lingdong, male, Han ethnicity, native of Caoxian County, Shandong Province, holds a bachelor's degree. Born in a certain month and year, he joined the army in a certain month and year, and became a member of the Communist Party of China in a certain month and year. Currently, he is a Level 4 astronaut in the Astronaut Detachment of the People's Liberation Army, with the rank of Air Force Major. He previously served as the squadron leader of a flight squadron in a certain air force aviation brigade and was rated as a first-class pilot in the air force. In a certain month and year, he was selected as one of the third batch of astronauts for China. After comprehensive evaluation, he was selected as a member of the Shenzhou XIX manned spaceflight mission crew.

Song Lingdong said, "Before the year, at the age of , I watched the successful launch of Shenzhou V with great admiration, and the seed of my dream to fly into space began to sprout. After graduating from high school, I chose to be closer to the sky, becoming a pilot, and piloted the warhawk to guard the long sky of our motherland. In , the selection of the third batch of astronauts reignited my dream of flying into space."

Song Lingdong also said, "As a 'post' astronaut, it is an honor and a source of pride for me to represent the nation and undertake the Shenzhou XIX mission. With the mission imminent and heavy responsibilities on my shoulders, I will fulfill my duty without fail, live up to the trust placed in me, and take the baton of 'flying to the heavens' forward. I will present the image of our 'post' generation well and fill the cosmos with the glory of our motherland."

She is currently the only female space flight engineer in my country

Wang Haoze, female, Manchu, native of Luanping, Hebei, holds a master's degree. Born in month and year, she enlisted in month and year, and joined the Communist Party of China in month and year. Currently, she is a fourth-level astronaut in the Astronaut Detachment of the People's Liberation Army, holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army. She previously served as a senior engineer at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. In month and year, she was selected as one of the third batch of astronauts for China. After comprehensive evaluation, she was chosen as a crew member for the Shenzhou XIX manned spaceflight mission.

Wang Haoze: "From a rocket engine designer to a spaceflight engineer, my identity has changed, but my original aspiration and mission to serve the country through aerospace remain unchanged. From building rockets to riding them, from propelling others to the sky to flying myself, I want to express my deep gratitude to all aerospace technology workers."

Wang Haoze also said, "The greatest fortune in life is to shoulder one's mission—becoming an astronaut—when one is in the prime of life. I am fortunate to be able to combine my personal value with the needs of my country—to embark on a mission for the nation, I am even more blessed."