The Long March 2F rocket with the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft has successfully launched from the Jiuquan Launch Centre at 10:37 UT, 16th June, 2012.
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Ground crew are now all clear of the launch pad. Long March 2F rocket going on internal power.
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The Long March 2F rocket is fully clear of the launch gantry.
All systems are go for launch.
Shenzhou 9's fuselage is expected to fall in Yuyang District and Shenmu County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, 25 minutes after launch. Read more
Shenzhou 9's fuselage is expected to fall in Yuyang District and Shenmu County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, 25 minutes after launch.
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