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| Chinese scientists monitor Shenzhou III spacecraft |
| CCTV.COM 2002-03-28 14:03:13 |
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China successfully launched the Shenzhou III spacecraft on March 25. The Long March 2F rocket pushed off the spacecraft, which meets all of the requirements to be fully man－rated.
In the next few days, the Beijing Space Control Center will closely monitor the operation of the craft, preparing for its return to earth.
This is a satellite monitor communication base at the Beijing Space Control Center. All communication with the Shenzhou III－－data, audio and video－－is being conducted by satellite and monitored in Beijing. The launch laid a foundation for the country's first manned space mission.
By around 7:00 PM Wednesday, the Shenzhou III had orbited the earth 30 times. All operations have been normal. The space control center sent a series of remote control signals to the spacecraft, directing tasks that were successfully completed. One was a signal at the craft's fifth trip around the earth to start the engine that pushed the craft into a higher orbit.
While the craft is aloft, scientists are testing various aspects of the flight, including the space biological environment, air monitoring and voice communication.
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