Zhai Zhigang is a Chinese astronaut known for his significant contributions to space exploration. Born on October 10, 1966, he became the first Chinese person to perform a spacewalk during the Shenzhou 7 mission in 2008. This historic event marked a major milestone for China's space program. Zhai graduated from the Air Force Engineering University and served as a pilot before joining the Chinese space program. He has participated in multiple space missions, helping to advance China's capabilities in human spaceflight and contributing to international cooperation in space exploration.