Shenzhou 7 Mission Journal |
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Mission: | Shenzhou VII | |
Launch Vehicle: |
Shenzhou VII spacecraft on
Long March 2F rocket (CZ-2F) |
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Return Vehicle: | Shenzhou VII Re-entry Module | |
Crew: | 3 Chinese | |
Duration: | 68 Hours | |
Orbit Period: | 89.8 minutes (estimated) | |
Launch Time: | 25 September 2008, 9:10PM EDT |
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Launch Window: | 1 hour 17 Minutes | |
Launch Facility: | Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, China | |
EVAs: | One | |
Landing: |
28 Sep 2008, 5:37AM EDT (09:37 GMT/17:37 local time) |
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Landing Location: |
Siziwang Banner (county), |
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Number of Orbits: | 46 (Estimated) | |
Orbit Altitude: | 124-215 miles | |
Orbit Inclination: | 43° | |
Flight stats: | 7th launch of Shenzhou spacecraft - China's first 3-man crew, first EVA |
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