Shenzhou-7 spacecraft finishes assembly

Source: People's Daily | 06-27-2008 14:36

China's Shenzhou-7 manned spacecraft will be launched in October this year at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center; and it will be carried by the Long March- 2F carrier rocket.

The Long March- 2F rocket is set to complete its third manned space mission this year - its seventh mission overall. From today's visit to the 211 Rocket Assembly Plant Workshop of the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, reporters witnessed that rocket assembly has been completed and passed testing. The factory is on standby; and the spacecraft is expected to enter the launch site in August this year.

Editor:Xiong Qu