China launched its Shenzhou IX manned spacecraft at 6:37 pm Saturday, sending the country's first female astronaut into space.
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The United States welcomes other nations that wish to join the endeavor of the peaceful exploration of space, a NASA spokesperson said Friday.
China announced its first female astronaut Friday, who will join the country's first manned space docking mission.
China has made dozens of technological modifications to the spacecraft and carrier rocket to be used in the country's upcoming manned space docking mission to ensure the success.
As China prepares for its upcoming manned space docking mission, experts at home and abroad are sketching new profiles of Chinese astronauts shaping the country's ambitions.
Numerous research and drills have been made to prevent risks during China's first manned space docking mission, manned space program spokeswoman Wu Ping said Friday.
China will conduct space medical experimental research on Tiangong-1 space lab module in the upcoming manned space flight, China's manned space program spokeswoman Wu Ping said Friday.
China's first female astronaut Liu Yang, together with her two male crew mates Jing Haipeng and Liu Wang, met the media on Friday.
China's first female astronaut, Liu Yang, is expected to improve the Shenzhou IX mission crew's working efficiency, a spokeswoman of China's manned space program said Friday.
Photos of three astronauts of Shenzhou IX disclosed.
Latest inspection shows the Tiangong-1 lab module is ready for China's first manned space docking mission.
The Shenzhou IX manned spacecraft will be launched at 6:37 pm Saturday, said the manned space docking program headquarters.
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