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2008 · China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Shenzhou-7

successLong March 2F | Shenzhou-7

This is the third crewed mission for China's Shenzhou program. Shenzhou-7 began its mission by bringing Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng into low Earth orbit. It was the first Chinese mission to have a three-person crew. During their 3 days in orbit, astronauts performed a number of tasks, including the first Chinese EVA carried out by Zhai Zhingang and Liu Boming. Shenzhou-7 deorbited and landed safely back on Earth on 28 September.

Overview

Date / time
September 25, 2008 at 01:10 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
Mission
Shenzhou-7
Mission type
Human Exploration
Orbit achieved
Low Earth Orbit
Launch vehicle
Long March 2F →
Launch provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation →

Payloads deployed · 3

BX-1
LEO
SHENZHOU-7 (SZ-7)
LEO
SZ-7 MODULE
LEO