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In Space-Shenzhou-18/National Day/CMG's Scroll
In Space - Oct 1, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Earth viewed from space
2. Shenzhou-18 crew members
3. CMG's scroll showing development of China's manned space program
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ye Guangfu, Chinese Shenzhou-18 astronaut:
"Looking back at the breakthrough and upgrade journey of China's manned spaceflight technology, China laid a solid foundation during the first 20 years , and accelerated the development during the following 10 years. Especially from the successful maiden flight of Long March-5B in May 2020 to the launch of the Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship at the end of 2022, China completed the construction of its space station within just over two years and through the intensive fulfillment of 12 spaceflight missions. As a part of this endeavor, I feel greatly honored and proud."
5. Space lab module Mengtian exterior
A scroll, produced by China Media Group (CMG), helps to outline the development of China's manned space program, Shenzhou-18 crew member Ye Guangfu said.
Ye Guangfu, and the other two astronauts Li Cong and Li Guangsu were sent to the space station aboard the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship on April 25. They sent greetings to mark the National Day on Tuesday from the space station.
The history of China's manned space program is a history of generations of space-industry professionals striving for self-reliance and independent innovation. Reflecting on its manned space program over 30 years, from its official approval in 1992 to successfully accomplishing the "three-step" strategy by 2022, China has also mastered various key technologies in human spaceflight, according to Ye.
In 2003, China launched its Shenzhou-5 manned spacecraft, with astronaut Yang Liwei aboard, fulfilling the millennium-long dream of the Chinese nation to explore the space.
Since that groundbreaking journey, China has made huge strides in space exploration.
The country's second manned spacecraft Shenzhou-6, with astronauts Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng on board, touched down at the landing site in Siziwang Banner on October 17, 2005, after flying in space for 115 hours and 32 minutes.
On September 25, 2008, China used a Long March-2F rocket to lift the spacecraft Shenzhou-7 into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. On September 28, 2008, the return capsule of the Shenzhou-7 spaceship, carrying astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng, landed in Siziwang Banner. All the astronauts got out of the capsule by themselves.
On November 3, 2011, Tiangong-1 and Shenzhou-8 accomplished the country's first automatic rendezvous and docking at a height of 343 kilometers above the Earth surface. China achieved a breakthrough in automatic rendezvous and docking technology.
In 2016, China further pushed its limits with Shenzhou-11 after astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong spent a total of 33 days in space.
"Looking back at the breakthrough and upgrade journey of China's manned spaceflight technology, China laid a solid foundation during the first 20 years , and accelerated the development during the following 10 years. Especially from the successful maiden flight of Long March-5B in May 2020 to the launch of the Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship at the end of 2022, China completed the construction of its space station within just over two years and through the intensive fulfillment of 12 spaceflight missions. As a part of this endeavor, I feel greatly honored and proud," Ye said.
China launched the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship on April 25, 2024, sending three astronauts to its space station for a six-month mission. The three crew members are scheduled to return to Earth later this month.
In Space-Shenzhou-18/National Day/CMG's Scroll
Dateline : Oct 1, 2024
Location : In Space
Duration : 1'06
In Space - Oct 1, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Earth viewed from space
2. Shenzhou-18 crew members
3. CMG's scroll showing development of China's manned space program
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ye Guangfu, Chinese Shenzhou-18 astronaut:
"Looking back at the breakthrough and upgrade journey of China's manned spaceflight technology, China laid a solid foundation during the first 20 years , and accelerated the development during the following 10 years. Especially from the successful maiden flight of Long March-5B in May 2020 to the launch of the Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship at the end of 2022, China completed the construction of its space station within just over two years and through the intensive fulfillment of 12 spaceflight missions. As a part of this endeavor, I feel greatly honored and proud."
5. Space lab module Mengtian exterior
A scroll, produced by China Media Group (CMG), helps to outline the development of China's manned space program, Shenzhou-18 crew member Ye Guangfu said.
Ye Guangfu, and the other two astronauts Li Cong and Li Guangsu were sent to the space station aboard the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship on April 25. They sent greetings to mark the National Day on Tuesday from the space station.
The history of China's manned space program is a history of generations of space-industry professionals striving for self-reliance and independent innovation. Reflecting on its manned space program over 30 years, from its official approval in 1992 to successfully accomplishing the "three-step" strategy by 2022, China has also mastered various key technologies in human spaceflight, according to Ye.
In 2003, China launched its Shenzhou-5 manned spacecraft, with astronaut Yang Liwei aboard, fulfilling the millennium-long dream of the Chinese nation to explore the space.
Since that groundbreaking journey, China has made huge strides in space exploration.
The country's second manned spacecraft Shenzhou-6, with astronauts Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng on board, touched down at the landing site in Siziwang Banner on October 17, 2005, after flying in space for 115 hours and 32 minutes.
On September 25, 2008, China used a Long March-2F rocket to lift the spacecraft Shenzhou-7 into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. On September 28, 2008, the return capsule of the Shenzhou-7 spaceship, carrying astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng, landed in Siziwang Banner. All the astronauts got out of the capsule by themselves.
On November 3, 2011, Tiangong-1 and Shenzhou-8 accomplished the country's first automatic rendezvous and docking at a height of 343 kilometers above the Earth surface. China achieved a breakthrough in automatic rendezvous and docking technology.
In 2016, China further pushed its limits with Shenzhou-11 after astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong spent a total of 33 days in space.
"Looking back at the breakthrough and upgrade journey of China's manned spaceflight technology, China laid a solid foundation during the first 20 years , and accelerated the development during the following 10 years. Especially from the successful maiden flight of Long March-5B in May 2020 to the launch of the Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship at the end of 2022, China completed the construction of its space station within just over two years and through the intensive fulfillment of 12 spaceflight missions. As a part of this endeavor, I feel greatly honored and proud," Ye said.
China launched the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship on April 25, 2024, sending three astronauts to its space station for a six-month mission. The three crew members are scheduled to return to Earth later this month.
ID : 8397274
Published : 2024-10-01 12:15
Last Modified : 2024-10-01 22:20:32
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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