BEIJING, June. 6 (China Space News) — Li Rui from Beijing Institute of Control Engineering was named one of the 2014 Young Space Leaders by International Astronautical Federation(IAF), according to a statement posted on its website. He thus became the first Chinese to win this prize.

The YSL Recognition Programme is targetted at exceptional students and young professionals (age 21-35) who demonstrate leadership in their academic or early careers.