Shenzhou 7 to launch in October

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Source: CCTV.com | 06-12-2008 16:36

China's Shenzhou 7 manned space mission, which will include the country's first spacewalk, is expected to be launched some time in October.

The file photo shows Chinese "taikonauts" in training. China's Shenzhou VII manned space mission, which will include the first spacewalk by a Chinese "taikonaut", is to launch in October, said a spokesman of the China manned space engineering office in Beijing, June 12,  2008.(Xinhua Photo)

Six candidates have been chosen for the final crew of three. The Shenzhou 7 will lift off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern province of Gansu.

Editor:Xiong Qu