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China successfully launched Shenzhou VI, opening a new chapter in space exploration.

China launched its second manned space mission and put two astronauts into orbit, which opened a new chapter in its ambitious efforts to become a global space power.

Shenzhou VI, based on Soyuz technology, was launched at 9: 00 am (0 100 GMT) by the Long March 2F carrier rocket at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center for a five-day mission, carrying air force pilots Fei Longjun and Nie Haisheng.

Enter the fixed orbit after 2 1 minute.

In 2003 10, Yang Liwei took an adventure alone for 2 1 hour, which made China the third country to accomplish this feat after the United States and the former Soviet Union.

About 40 seconds after Wednesday's launch, the spacecraft disappeared into the clouds, but the onboard camera showed Nie waving to the launch center that the launch was successful and all signals were "normal".

"I feel good," Fei said in his first spacecraft launch.

The Prime Minister saw Fei, 40, and Nie, 4 1 year-old, off. He stirred up national sentiment on the launch pad, saying that he believed that "the astronauts would accomplish a glorious and sacred mission".

"You will once again show that the people of China have the will, confidence and ability to keep climbing the scientific peak," Wen said, adding that the whole country is looking forward to "their successful return from the mission."

Other senior leaders including president Hu Jintao and Vice Chairman Zeng Qinglong watched the event at the China Space Command and Control Center.

Xinhua reported that it was snowing at the launch site shortly before the launch, but it stopped when the astronauts entered the spacecraft.

The fact that Wednesday's mission carried two astronauts reflects the dual purpose of China's space program, that is, to obtain scientific achievements and honors at home and abroad.

"Part of it is technical. If you are two people, you can do more complicated and complicated work and experiments, "said Joan Johnson-Fries, an expert on China space program at the US Naval War College.

"Part of it is too prestigious. Two people are more difficult than one, "she said.

Shenzhou VI is expected to fly around the earth in the next 1 19 hours, or nearly five days, and then land on the grassland in Inner Mongolia.

The spacecraft is based on the solid and fully tested design of the Soviet Union for Soyuz spacecraft, and consists of three modules.

These include orbital modules for scientific experiments; Astronauts will spend most of their time in the return capsule; And service cabin, including fuel and air, solar panels and other technical equipment.

Observers said that unlike Yang Liwei two years ago, the two astronauts will leave their space capsule and conduct long-term experiments in the orbital module at the front end of the spacecraft.

"They will do a lot of medical tests, they will do blood tests and urine tests, and they will also determine what kind of space food is suitable for them," said Brian Harvey, author of China's space ambition book in Dublin.

"Because in the end they plan a space station ... for this, they need to learn how to survive a longer mission."

Shenzhou VI's flight will also be a thorough and comprehensive test of China's tracking network, which includes tracking stations as far away as Namibia and four tracking ships distributed in the world's oceans.

In Jiuquan, a few hours' drive from the satellite launch center, local pride is clearly visible.

"I wish Shenzhou VI a successful launch," read a large red poster in front of a hotel in the city, and a billboard advertised a special "Shenzhou Rice Wine".

Ma Li, a teenage resident of Jiuquan City, said: "We are very happy about this." . "Surprisingly, we in China gradually got the knack of doing this kind of thing," she said.

China has just launched its second manned spacecraft and put two astronauts into orbit, which has opened a new chapter for its ambitious entry into the ranks of the world's space powers.

According to Agence France-Presse reported on June/KOOC-0/2, local time on June/KOOC-0/0, China Shenzhou VI spacecraft based on the rocket technology of the former Soviet Union was launched by the Long March 2F rocket at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Base. Fei and Nie Haisheng, former air force pilots, will stay in space orbit for five days. The flight plan will also be a thorough and comprehensive test of China's satellite monitoring and control network, which includes measuring stations as far away as Namibia and tracking ships distributed in various oceans.

After about 40 seconds, the rocket gradually disappeared into the clouds. After 2 1 minute, the spacecraft entered a fixed orbit, and the launch center reported that the launch work and various signals were "normal". The camera on the rocket showed that Nie Haisheng waved to the launch center, and Fei Longjun said in his first space call: "I feel very good."

Before the launch of the rocket, the national leaders of China held a high-standard farewell ceremony for the astronauts. According to Xinhua News Agency, it had been snowing in front of the launch center, but it stopped before the astronauts entered the spaceship.

The launch of the Shenzhou VI manned spacecraft shows the dual purpose of China's space program-to gain international and domestic reputation while conducting scientific exploration.

The launch of the Shenzhou manned spacecraft aroused the pride of local people in Jiuquan, which is a few hours' drive from the launch base. A red slogan posted in front of a local restaurant reads "I wish Shenzhou VI a smooth lift-off", and even a billboard promoting "Shenzhou Rice Wine" can be seen. Ma Li, a teenage citizen of Jiuquan City, said, "We are all very happy. It is great that we in China are gradually able to accomplish this feat. " (Text/He Xiaohong)