Shenzhou 9 in Transit
A Chinese Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft rolls out to the launch pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on June 9, 2012. The Shenzhou 9 mission will launch three astronauts on China's first manned space docking flight.
Shenzhou 9 in Transit
A Chinese Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft rolls out to the launch pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on June 9, 2012. The Shenzhou 9 mission will launch three astronauts on China's first manned space docking flight.
Crowds Wave at Shenzhou 9
Crowds wave the Chinese flag as a Chinese Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft rolls out to the launch pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on June 9, 2012.
Command Hall of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Command Hall of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, where ground controllers will command the launch of Shenzhou-9 manned spacecraft. Image released June 12, 2012.
System-Wide Test at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Workers conduct a system-wide test at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
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