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RE: Shenzhou VII

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Long-March II-F rocket prepares for launch
The launch centre has confirmed that the Shenzhou Seven will be sent into orbit on a Long March 2F rocket.

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China's space experts have denied any military intent in its space programme as the country readies to send its third manned launch into space, possibly as early as Thursday night.

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Shenzhou VII transported to launch site
The Shenzhou 7 spaceship has been transported to the Jiuquan launching pad in northwest China's Gansu Province. This means China's third manned space flight is now in its final stage of preparation. Engineers say if the fine weather continues, Shenzhou 7 can expect to blast off late next week.

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Shenzhou VII transported to launch site

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Chinese authorities have named three astronauts to fly aboard its next manned mission that will include the country's first space walk.

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-- Edited by Blobrana at 17:52, 2008-09-16

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Zhai Zhigang to be China's first space walker
A 42-year-old fighter pilot has been chosen to become the first Chinese person to walk in space, with the historic mission set for September 25, the government said Tuesday.
Zhai Zhigang, a colonel in the People's Liberation Army, and two other astronauts will be on board the Shenzhou VII for China's third manned space mission when it blasts off for a 68-hour flight, the nation's cabinet said.

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The launch of the Shenzhou 7 manned spacecraft has been scheduled for 13:10 GMT, 25th September, 2008.

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China will launch its third manned space mission in late September, state-run news agency Xinhua reports.
The Shenzhou VII flight will feature China's first ever space walk, which will be broadcast live with cameras inside and outside the spacecraft.

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Shenzhou 7 launch