16. Ming Dynasty Astronaut ★

On the day of his ascent, Wan Hu dressed in his finest robes. He sat upon his throne, clutching a jade carving for luck. He summoned forty-seven servants, each carrying a lit torch.

In honor of this story, a crater on the far side of the moon is officially named Wan-Hoo .

Imagine a where Wan Hu actually survives on the moon.

While largely considered a legend or folklore, the story of is often cited in aerospace circles as the world's first "astronaut" attempt.

First appeared in 20th-century Western literature, later becoming a popular myth.

On the day of his ascent, Wan Hu dressed in his finest robes. He sat upon his throne, clutching a jade carving for luck. He summoned forty-seven servants, each carrying a lit torch.

In honor of this story, a crater on the far side of the moon is officially named Wan-Hoo .

Imagine a where Wan Hu actually survives on the moon.

While largely considered a legend or folklore, the story of is often cited in aerospace circles as the world's first "astronaut" attempt.

First appeared in 20th-century Western literature, later becoming a popular myth.