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Zhao Sijun

Director, Human Exploration and Astronaut Office

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CURRENT ASSIGNMENT

Director, Human Exploration and Astronaut Office

Oversees astronaut readiness, crew integration and human exploration operations across ANSA programs.

Appointment: Director since 2020
Office: Human Exploration and Astronaut Office
Credentials: M.S., Human Systems Engineering · Former ANSA astronaut
Directorate: Engineering & Operations

Zhao Sijun oversees astronaut readiness, crew integration and human exploration operations across ANSA programs. He approves crew-training baselines and represents the Astronaut Office on mission-readiness boards.

A veteran of two Horizon expeditions, Zhao previously commanded the agency's neutral-buoyancy and field-operations training branch.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Public assignment

Responsibilities are stated at the agency level and do not replace formal delegations of authority.

01 · AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY01

Astronaut readiness

Current institutional or mission assignment.

02 · AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY02

Crew assignment support

Current institutional or mission assignment.

03 · AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY03

Training certification

Current institutional or mission assignment.

04 · AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY04

Human exploration operations

Current institutional or mission assignment.

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