LaunchesShenzhou-7
CASCSUCCESS
Shenzhou-7
Long March 2F · Human Exploration
2008Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Mission
This is the third crewed mission for China's Shenzhou program. Shenzhou-7 began its mission by bringing Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng into low Earth orbit. It was the first Chinese mission to have a three-person crew. During their 3 days in orbit, astronauts performed a number of tasks, including the first Chinese EVA carried out by Zhai Zhingang and Liu Boming. Shenzhou-7 deorbited and landed safely back on Earth on 28 September.
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Mission Facts
- Provider
- CASC
- Rocket
- Long March 2F
- Orbit
- LEO
- Pad
- Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
- NET precision
- Year
- Data source
- LL2