Launched October 15, 2003. Completed 14 orbits in 21 hours, 23 minutes. Carried Chinese military officer Yang Liwei.
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- China Eyes mid-October Space Date A mid-October launch date is emerging as the most likely for China to blast its first astronaut into space, according to reports in Chinese media. [CNN]
- China Space Launch Confirmed China's official news agency announces that it will launch its first manned space mission between 15 and 17 October. [BBC News]