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China to launch "Shenzhou IV" before year end
   CCTV.COM   2002-11-04 09:11:35   
    China's fourth unmanned spaceship, "Shenzhou IV," will blast off later this year. Hu Hongfu, executive deputy general manager of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has made the announcement.

    The conditions for Shenzou IV will be precisely the same as a manned spacecraft. Hu Hongfu says if the mission is a success, a manned space mission will be just around the corner.


Editor: Han Ling  CCTV.com


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