Shenzhou 7 exhibition to open in Shanghai

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Source: CCTV.com | 11-28-2008 15:19

People in Shanghai will get a closer look at the Shenzhou-7 spaceship next week. China blasted the craft into orbit in late September, and the mission included the country's first-ever spacewalk.

A week-long aerospace exhibit focusing on Shenzhou 7 will open  to the public at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum  next Wednesday.

A week-long aerospace exhibit focusing on Shenzhou 7 will open to the public at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum next Wednesday.

The Shenzhou 7 re-entry capsule and its decelerating parachute will be on display. And even though the orbital and propellant modules of the craft were left in the space, models will be available at the exhibition.

In addition, visitors will also be able to see the companion satellite, extra-vehicular camera, and space pen developed by scientists in Shanghai.