Liu Yang, one of the female candidates mostly likely to become an astronaut, has been described by her classmates and relatives as a quiet person who keeps a low profile.
It will be launched in mid-June to perform the 1st manned space docking mission with the Tiangong-1 space lab module.
China advocates peaceful use of outer space and will strive for inclusive development of outer space, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Wednesday.
Authorities have completed the initial selection of crew members for China's first manned space docking mission, and the roster includes female astronauts.
The manned spacecraft Shenzhou IX was delivered to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China on Monday, a spokesman with the country's manned space program said.
China will launch its manned spacecraft Shenzhou IX sometime in mid June this year, a spokesperson with the country's manned space program said Saturday.
One of China's two female astronaut candidates was once a hero pilot who successfully dealt with a mid-air emergency.
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