Shenzhou-V works normally, astronaut feels good

cctv.com 10-15-2003 10:52

At about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, the first earth-to-space dialogue was conducted between Doctor Li Yongzhi on the ground and astronaut Yang Liwei on board Shenzhou-V, according to the Command and Control Center in Beijing.

"I feel good and my conditions are normal." Yang told the doctor about his body temperature and blood pressure.

According to plan, there will be several earth-to-space dialogues during the space flight. And medical workers on the ground will be able to acquire real-time information about conditions of the astronaut traveling in the space at the moment.

Editor:Sun  Source:Xinhua News Agency