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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
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Live: Shenzhou ready for return 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)
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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?
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Does China's space program threaten USA?
Space Pioneers >>
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Chinese astronautical experts awarded at IAC
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Tsinghua University enrolls 14 astronauts
Shenzhou Missions >>
1st module of space station to undergo final testing1st 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
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Tiangong-1 (Chinese:天宫一号) is an unmanned space module complex to be launched by China as it builds the country’s first space station. (Edit Now)