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About this launch
This is the first crewed mission for China's Shenzhou program. Launched in 15 October, it carried the only astronaut aborad, Yang Liwei, on an 21 hour flight. Shenzhou 5 completed 14 orbits, followed by a safe landing back on Earth on the evening of 15 October.
Where to watch
Replay Launch webcastMore about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- Site
- Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Rocket and boosterLong March 2F
- Vehicle
- Long March 2F
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MissionHuman Exploration · LEO
Human Exploration · LEO
What it put in orbit7 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHENZHOU-5 (SZ-5) 2003-045A | Payload | re-entered 2003-10-16 | |
| CZ-2F R/B 2003-045B | Rocket body | re-entered 2003-10-25 | |
| CZ-2F DEB 2003-045C | Debris | re-entered 2003-10-16 | |
| CZ-2F DEB 2003-045D | Debris | re-entered 2003-10-16 | |
| CZ-2F DEB 2003-045E | Debris | re-entered 2003-10-21 | |
| CZ-2F DEB 2003-045F | Debris | re-entered 2003-10-21 | |
| SZ-5 MODULE 2003-045G | Payload | re-entered 2004-05-30 |
COSPAR ID 2003-045. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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