Before blast-off Yang met with Chinese President Hu Jintao and saluted officers. He also got a taste of stardom when he was greeted by a crowd of excited well wishers.

• 在神舟五号发射之前，杨利伟先行与国家领导人胡锦涛会面，并且向政府官员致敬。当他被拥挤的兴奋人群包围时，他尝到了当明星的感觉。