A large water pool for Shenzhou 7 space walk training
In the video, you will see a large pool filled with water containing the entire Shenzhou spacecraft used for the EVA ( extra-vehicular activity) training.China's Shenzhou VII manned space mission, which will include the first spacewalk by a Chinese "taikonaut", is to launch in October, said a spokesman of the China manned space engineering office in Beijing on Thursday.He would not give the exact date of the launch, but said a day would be selected in October.A crew of six astronauts had been chosen for the mission, with three manning the spacecraft and three substitutes, said the spokesman.Two of the astronauts on board the spacecraft would prepare for the historic spacewalk, he said.The remaining taikonaut was expected to carry out scientific experiments, he said.Scientists had finished the research and assembly of the space craft, he said.The Shenzhou VII will be launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern province of Gansu. The launch center is getting prepared for the launch, according to earlier reports.The spacewalk mission is crucial for China to establishing a space laboratory or station.China began its manned space program in 1999 and successfully sent its first astronaut, Yang Liwei, into orbit on the Shenzhou V spacecraft in 2003. Two years later, Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng completed a new Chinese record with a five-day flight on the Shenzhou VI. All returned safely.
Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: January 1, 1970 at 8:59 am
Author: cuteftpster
Length: 00:44
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Tags: activity China defense EVA extra-vehicular manned news Shenzhou space VII walk
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elainecheung (January 1, 1970 at 8:59 am)
wow.. amazing!we should appreciate the three guys that having the harsh training!
Jmcenanly (January 1, 1970 at 8:59 am)
Just like what Buzz Aldrin recommended, back in the Gemini program. They seem to be assembling something, like preparations for another module.
yahoovisitor (January 1, 1970 at 8:59 am)
In 1969 USA managed to launch first man on the moon by space shuttle. After that space was explored & black holes discovered giving new light. Then the earth was explored for hidden assets by space satellites. Then comes the space war in which USA is still unable to thrive in the first stage. China has already destroyed its own space satellite from the earth about 22 months ago & now performed a booming space walk. Does that prove that China must be accepted as the new Super Power on the globe?
generalghruff (January 1, 1970 at 8:59 am)
Yes. China will reach Mars before the USA.
caddict69 (January 1, 1970 at 8:59 am)
china arise....welcome to mars...... |
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