Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
JQ / LC921
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y5
COSPAR Designator
2003-045
Mission
Shenzhou-5 (Human Exploration)
This is the first crewed mission for China's Shenzhou program. Launched in 15 October, it carried the only astronaut aborad, Yang Liwei, on an 21 hour flight. Shenzhou 5 completed 14 orbits, followed by a safe landing back on Earth on the evening of 15 October.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 2F
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
16 (3 YTD)
Site launches
33 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
5 (1 YTD)