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Comrades Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu are pioneers of the era who have not forgotten their original aspirations, kept their mission firmly in mind, and devoted themselves to a noble cause. They are exemplary models in exploring the universe, dreaming of space, and building a strong aerospace nation. With unwavering loyalty to the Party, a determined will to serve the country, a pioneering spirit, and a commitment to unity and collaboration, they have demonstrated to the world the formidable spirit and strength of China.

On [date], the Shenzhou-18 manned spacecraft was successfully launched. Astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu boarded the spacecraft and smoothly entered the Tianhe core module, where they remained in orbit for [number] months. During their mission, they conducted [number] extravehicular activities, carried out [number] cargo airlock transfer tasks, completed over [number] space station construction, upgrade, and maintenance tasks, and conducted nearly a hundred space science experiments and applied payload tests in orbit. They safely returned on [date].

The Shenzhou-18 manned spaceflight mission marks the third crewed mission since China's manned space program entered the phase of space station application and development. It has set new records for the longest continuous in-orbit stay by Chinese astronauts during a single mission and the longest single extravehicular activity duration. For the first time, China successfully completed an in-orbit aquatic ecological research project and conducted the world's first in-orbit study on the functions of plant stem apical meristem cells. This mission represents a significant stride forward in China's pursuit of high-level technological self-reliance in the aerospace sector. It holds great importance for enhancing the country's comprehensive national strength and the cohesion of the Chinese nation, further boosting the national confidence and pride of all Chinese people, and inspiring the entire Party, military, and people of all ethnic groups across the nation to unite and forge ahead with determination.

The complete success of the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceflight mission embodies the wisdom and hard work of numerous scientific and technological workers, astronauts, staff members, and officers and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army. Comrades Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu are outstanding representatives among them.

Comrade Ye Guangfu returned to space after two years and served as the commander, becoming China's first astronaut with a cumulative flight time exceeding one year. Comrade Li Cong underwent rigorous training and arduous challenges, earning the honor of being selected for the Shenzhou-18 crew and successfully completing his assigned missions. Comrade Li Guangsu demonstrated composure and courage, taking on significant responsibilities, and flawlessly accomplished the first-ever installation of a space debris protection device on the space station during his inaugural spacewalk.

To commend their outstanding contributions to China's manned space program, the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the State Council, and the Central Military Commission have decided to award Comrade Ye Guangfu the "Second-Class Space Service Medal," and to confer the honorary title of "Heroic Astronaut" along with the "Third-Class Space Service Medal" to Comrades Li Cong and Li Guangsu.