On China Space Day, which falls on April 24 every year, let's review the selection criteria for the first two generations of Chinese space travelers. Take this quiz and find out if you've got "the right stuff".

China officially launched the selection of its third batch of astronauts on April 23, and is expected to select about 17 to 18 trainees, including women.

QUIZ:

astronaut!

1. Were they all pilots in the PLA Air Force?

2. How old were they?

3. What was their height?

4. What was their weight?

5. How many flight hours were they required to have?

A. At least 600 flight hours in fighters or attack jets.

B. At least 700 flight hours in fighters or attack jets.

C. At least 800 flight hours in fighters or attack jets.

6. Could they smoke or drink?

A. No smoking and low alcohol intake

B. No smoking and no alcohol intake

C. Could smoke and drink

7. Will

the 3rd batch

of astronauts all be pilots in the PLA’s Air Force?

The selection of the third group will also include engineers who will be responsible for maintenance, assembly and other tasks.

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Besides the above-mentioned criteria, the candidates must be physically fit, with excellent performance in psychological evaluations.

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Best pose into the capsule

*Just a game for fun,
not the actual operation in space!

Click the stop button to capture the astronaut's gesture in space.
Better gesture, higher score.

Click the stop button to capture the astronaut's gesture in space.
Better gesture, higher score.

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