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 UT
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 UT
Landing site:  Siziwang Banner
Crew Shenzhou VI

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Crew

No.   Surname Given names Job 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

1. Double Crew

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

2. Double Crew

No.   Surname Given names Job
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

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