First spacewoman becomes a mom

China's first female astronaut has become a mom and is undergoing training for her next mission, according to Chinese media.

Liu Yang, who took part in the Shenzhou IX mission in June 2012, confirmed on Tuesday that she is now a mother as she attended an award ceremony in Beijing for the families of members of the military, Global Times reported on Wednesday.

She did not give any details about her family, and the paper quoted her as saying, "We are continuing the training to make ready for the next mission."