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Shenzhou 9 spacecraft separated from Tiangong 1 Shenzhou 9 spacecraft and Tiangong 1 lab module have been successfully separated by manual operation Thursday morning, making preparation for the return of the manned spacecraft on Friday. • Weather suits Shenzhou 9 astronauts' Landing • Senior UN official praises development of China's space program • Shenzhou-9 in final testing stage before launch • Netizens eager to see China's first woman in space More Live Report >> China launched its Shenzhou 9 manned spacecraft on June 16 to perform China's first manned space docking mission with the orbiting Tiangong 1 space lab module. China.org.cn will provide a live webcast and minute-by-minute live blogging coverage of the event. Photos Video   Debris of Shenzhou 9's escape tower found Homebound - Liu Yang's life on Earth China launches spaceship with first female astronaut Shenzhou 9 astronauts enjoy Chinese food Shenzhou 9 astronauts test attitude control The last fuelling drill for Shenzhou-9's approaching launch 3D animation of Shenzhou 9 docking with Tiangong 1 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. • Real life is down to the earth • China space success, blessing to globe • Successful launch key step closer to first space docking Forum >> What does China's Shenzhou-9 spacecraft mean to you? Space Pioneers >> Space module made for China's female astronauts China's first woman astronaut will join Shenzhou-9 manned spacecraft docking mission this week and live in the Tiangong for 13 days. • Chinese astronautical experts awarded at IAC • China may send women to space in 2012 • Tsinghua University enrolls 14 astronauts Shenzhou Missions >> Shenzhou-9 in final testing stage before launch The Shenzhou-9 went into the final phase of pre-launch preparations on Wednesday ahead of China's first manned space docking mission, as its carrier rocket is being injected with propellant. • Shenzhou-9 enters final pre-launch phase • 1st module of space station to undergo final testing • Countdown begins for space station program 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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