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Shenzhou 6

Crew:
    Nie Haishen [1], Commander
    Fei Junlong [1], Pilot
 Backup:
    Liu Buoming
    Jing Haipen
Launch:
    Date: 12 October 2005
    Time: 01:00:04 UTC
Landing:
    Date: 16 October 2005
    Time: 20:32:54 UTC
Duration: 4 days, 19 hours, 32 minutes, 50 seconds
Orbits: 75

This was the second manned Chinese spaceflight. Two yuhangyuans were slated for up to 5 days in space. Unlike the first flight, this crew spent most of their time in the orbital module performing experiments. The orbital module contained sleeping bags, supplies, and a space toilet.