ShenZhou 6

Crew:
    Fei Ju-long [1], Commander
    Nie Hai-sheng [1]

Backup Crew:
    Liu Bu-ming
     (for Fei)
    Jing Hai-peng
     (for Nie)

Launch:
    Location: Jiuquan
    Rocket: CZ-2F
    Date: 12 October 2005
    Time: 01:00:04 UTC

Landing:
    Date: 16 October 2005
    Time: 20:32:54 UTC
    Location: 42° 22' N, 111° 25.9' E

Flight Duration:
    4 days, 19 hours, 32 minutes, 50 seconds

Orbits: 77

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.

Crew

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