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About this launch
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…
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 orbit8 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHENZHOU-7 (SZ-7) 2008-047A | Payload | re-entered 2008-09-28 | |
| CZ-2F R/B 2008-047B | Rocket body | re-entered 2008-10-17 | |
| CZ-2F DEB 2008-047C | Debris | re-entered 2008-09-29 | |
| CZ-2F DEB 2008-047D | Debris | re-entered 2008-09-30 | |
| CZ-2F DEB 2008-047E | Debris | re-entered 2008-09-30 | |
| CZ-2F DEB 2008-047F | Debris | re-entered 2008-10-01 | |
| BX-1 2008-047G | Payload | re-entered 2009-10-29 | |
| SZ-7 MODULE 2008-047H | Payload | re-entered 2010-01-04 |
COSPAR ID 2008-047. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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