China´s Shenzhou-7 astronauts making final preparations for historic mission

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Source: CCTV.com | 09-22-2008 09:16

The final stage of preparation for China's third manned space mission has begun. The Shenzhou-7 spaceship, the Long-March 2F rocket, and the escape tower were transferred to the launch pad on Saturday afternoon. The astronauts arrived one day later, ready to make history.

The final stage of preparation for China's third manned  space mission has begun.

These six men are China's newest stars.

They've been chosen for a national first.

In the following week, the crew of six, 3 who will blast off and their 3 backups, will be the focus of the country and the world.

Ahead of that, they'll go through a battery of tests and training in the Launch Field.