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Science Chinese Shenzhou-7 astronauts return to Earth | Chinese Shenzhou-7 astronauts return to Earth |
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| by William Atkins | |
| Monday, 29 September 2008 | |
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Page 2 of 2 Approximately 45 minutes after the craft landed, the astronauts emerged from inside. They were reported to be in good health after their three-day trip into space. Featured Whitepaper
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Science DiscussionsHis fellow space travelers on their 68-hour flight into space aboard their Shenzhou (“sacred vessel”) spacecraft included Liu Boming (orbit module astronaut) and Jing Haipeng (descent module monitor astronaut). Upon the successful completion of the mission and spacewalk, Chinese premier Wen Jiabao stated, "The complete success of the manned Shenzhou VII is a great stride forward for China's space technology.” He added, “Chinese people have ceaselessly sought the peaceful development and use of space technology.” [Reuters: “China's spacewalk astronauts return as heroes”] This mission for the Chinese included the first spacewalk, the first mission with three astronauts, and the first time a Chinese-developed spacesuit ("Feitian") was used for the extra-vehicular activity (EVA). The next goal for the Chinese manned space program, headed by its China National Space Administration (CNSA), is to assemble a small space station from two Shenzhou orbital modules. |
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