Human Spaceflights

International Flight No. 243

Shenzhou VI

People's Republic of China

 Patch Shenzhou VI

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Launch, orbit and landing data

Launch date:  12.10.2005
Launch time:  01:00 UTC
Launch site:  Jiuquan Satellite Launching Center
Launch pad:  1
Altitude:  196 - 337 km
Inclination:  42,42 °
Landing date:  16.10.2005
Landing time:  20:32 UTC
Landing site:  Siziwang Banner
Crew Shenzhou VI

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Crew

No.   Surname Given names Position Flight No. Duration Orbits
1 People's Republic of China  Fei  Junlong  Commander 1 4d 19h 32m  76 
2 People's Republic of China  Nie  Haisheng  Operator 1 4d 19h 32m  76 

Crew seating arrangement

Launch
1  Fei
2  Nie
Shenzhou
Landing
1  Fei
2  Nie

1st Double Crew

No.   Surname Given names Position
1 People's Republic of China  Zhai  Zhigang  Commander
2 People's Republic of China  Wu  Jie  Operator

2nd Double Crew

No.   Surname Given names Position
1 People's Republic of China  Liu  Buoming  Commander
2 People's Republic of China  Jing  Haipen  Operator
Shenzhou VI (prime and double crews)

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Flight

Launch from Jiuquan Satellite Launching Center; landing near the settlement of Hongger, 60 km north of the city Wulanha, capital of Siziwang Banner in the Amugulang steppes.

Second Chinese manned spaceflight; crew performed several scientific experiments (research of bone cells, digitaly photographs from Earths surface, studying heart problems and testing the modifications of the space ship).

Photos

Shenzhou VI launch Shenzhou VI recovery

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