China has successfully launched a three-man crew into space, including an astronaut who will make the country's first spacewalk. The Shenzhou 7 spacecraft, China's third manned mission, blasted off on Thursday evening from northwestern China.
The government said the spacecraft had adjusted its orbit early Friday in preparation for the spacewalk later in the day. The launch was carried live on state television in a display of China's growing confidence in the 16-year manned space program. Germany to End Financial Development Aid for China ...
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(Deutsche Welle)
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