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Mission accomplished: great success for Shenzou-5
Beijing, China - After 22 hours in the space, the spaceship lands on Earth
After having accomplished 14 orbits around the Earth, in 22 hours, the spaceship Shenzou-5 landed in the Mongolian desert at 6.23am local time, as issued by AVIONEWS. Tonight a welcome ceremony, where all the highest country’s authorities will participate, will be host in Beijing to greet the astronaut Yang Li Wei, who is in good health. The Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, congratulated him for "...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 53704
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency