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China marks successful space docking China held a rally Friday to mark the success of the country's first mission of space docking between the target orbiter Tiangong-1 and the Shenzhou 8 spacecraft. [Live webcast] • China's spaceship item to go on tour exhibition • Tiangong-1 starts planned cabin checks against toxic gas • Tiangong-1 orbiter enters operation management • Space missions not directly linked to defense More Live Report >> Welcome to our live coverage of the return of the Shenzhou 8 unmanned spacecraft . The re-entry capsule of Shenzhou 8 landed on ground at around 7:30  pm on November 17. Please stay tuned for the latest updates on this story. All time Beijing Time (GMT+0800) [Live video] [Live photos] Photos Video   Shenzhou 8 lands in Inner Mongolia Shenzhou 8 set to land in N China Shenzhou 8 re-docks with Tiangong-1 Shenzhou-9 to include female astronaut China's growing space industry to become leading force China releases highest resolution map of the Moon China launches communication satellite for Nigeria Live Report Chinese leaders applaud successful launch of Tiangong-1 President Hu Jintao and other leaders applauded the successful launch of China's first space lab module Tiangong-1, and shook hands with the staff of the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center. Opinion >> Tiangong-1, science or prestige? The launch of the Tiangong-1 space module is a perfect way to reignite the nationalist, patriotic spirit of Chinese people and ensure the country's peaceful development. • China space success, blessing to globe • Successful launch key step closer to first space docking • Does China's space program threaten US? Forum >> Does China's space program threaten USA? Space Pioneers >> China's 1st astronaut crowned 'Space Hero' China's first astronaut Yang Liwei was conferred the title of "Space Hero". • Chinese astronautical experts awarded at IAC • China may send women to space in 2012 • Tsinghua University enrolls 14 astronauts Shenzhou Missions >> 1st module of space station to undergo final testing China's first module of a planned space station has been transported to a launch center. • Countdown begins for space station program • Rocket research stepped up • Massive rocket base to be built Useful links China National Space Administration | Chinese Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology | Chinese Academy of Space Technology China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation | China Aerospace Science & Technology Corporation | Ministry of Science and Technology of China

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