China’s first astronaut, Yang Liwei, 38, was hurled into outer space by Shenzhou-5 spacecraft at 9 a.m. Wednesday from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China’s Gansu Province. —Xinhaunet —Shenzhou-5 launch successful (China View)
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I just read that the Chinese astronaut says that he couldn’t see the Great Wall of China from orbit. Will that put a meme to rest?
Best wishes for china’s first astronaut – we’ll see if more astronauts from china will explore the space !!