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Shenzou-5: the Chinese astronauts were chosen after severe selection
Beijing, China - The team was selected from 1,500 pilots
The launch and return of the Shenzhou V was a complete success but maybe only the astronauts know how harsh was the selection and trainig process. The team was selected from no less than 1,500 fighter pilots in the air force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the selection standards were so rigorous that only one in 100 was meeting the requirements. At the beginning there were 1,500 pilots...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 53787
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency