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Closer look at Shenzhou 7 landing site
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Source: CCTV.com | 09-28-2008 13:58
Special Report: Shenzhou-7 Manned Space FlightAfter a long journey, the Shenzhou 7 will land in Inner Mongolia. Let's take a look at why that location was selected, and how it will get return to earth.
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When it's time to return home, the spacecraft's position will be adjusted, and the re-entry capsule will separate from the orbital module. |
When it's time to return home, the spacecraft's position will be adjusted, and the re-entry capsule will separate from the orbital module.
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After the separation, the re-entry capsule's position will be readjusted for a return trajectory. |
After the separation, the re-entry capsule's position will be readjusted for a return trajectory. The spaceship will maintain this course, and is then in un-powered free descent.