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After the first man in space, China is searching for a cosmonaut, but not before 2005

Beijing, China - In the meantime, it goes on preparing the Shenzhou VI's mission

China is successfully carrying on its evolution in aerospace sector with relevant steps forward. After launching its first man towards space (see for details AVIONEWS), and becoming the third worldwide nation to achieve such goal (after USA and Russia) a second five days mission is being prepared, the Shenzhou VI (see what had been already indicated by AVIONEWS), which schedules to send towards space,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 100859
Rome, Italy, 07/29/2004 16:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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