The PRC launched the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft with three taikonauts to Tiangong station. Broadcast has been made Web site China Central Television.
It was recorded that the launch took place at 11:14 Beijing time (6:14 Moscow time). The spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northern China. A two-stage CZ-2F/G launch vehicle was used to carry the spacecraft into orbit.
About 15 minutes later, the Human Space Flight Program Office of the People’s Republic of China reported that the launch of the spacecraft was successful.
Shenzhou 17 has entered the exact orbit, the solar sail has been deployed, and the ship is operating normally. “I declare the launch successful,” said Zou Lipeng, head of the launch center at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
China Central Television in June reportedThe crew of the Shenzhou-15 ship returned to Earth from the Chinese orbital station.
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