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She is a "taikonaut," which is what China's English-speaking media calls Chinese astronauts.
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She's from Henan, a high-density, low-income province of China.
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She used to be a fighter pilot.
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She's well-regarded in China for her courage.
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She also won first place in a military speech contest in 2010.
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She was selected out of 21 female pilots with similar service records.
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To become a taikonaut, Yang had to be a married mother.
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She could also have no scars, bad breath or tooth decay.
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On board, she will be in charge of medical experiments.
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She will also help test space equipment designed for women.
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So far, she's exceeded the expectations of her male counterparts.
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Yet despite her making history, the media can't seem to get her age right.
