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Shenzou-5 (2). Yang Li Wei: "I did not see the Great Wall"
Beijing, China - The Chinese astronaut gives the lie to a common belief
During an interview just after his return from the space, Yang Liwei has declared to the media that he could not see the Great Wall when he was in orbit. "The Earth is really beautiful - he said on tv - but I did not see the Great Wall". With these words the first Chinese astronaut launched in the space has given the lie to the common belief that says that the 1,500 mile wall is the only man-made...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency