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Ground team ready for Shenzhou VII launch
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-09-23 13:55 JIUQUAN, Gansu -- The chief engineer of the Shenzhou VII spacecraft launch said the ground work for the mission has been completed and the team was confident of a successful lift-off. "The launch site has undergone an overhaul since last year to make sure it is safe and reliable," he said on Monday. Equipment like flow meters of rocket propellant, cranes and conveyor belts were replaced. Data files were created to simulate the countdown and launch phases. Plans for about 239 emergency scenarios have been drawn up. "Judging from the preparations so far, we are confident that we will accomplish the launch successfully," said Cui. The Shenzhou VII is scheduled for a lift off sometime from Sept. 25 and 30 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu Province. The vessel, which is attached to the Long-March II-F carrier rocket, was moved to the launch pad on Saturday. Six astronauts, including three selected crew and three substitutes, have arrived at the launch center. One of the trio will conduct a spacewalk during the mission. |
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