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Shenzhou 9 takes Liu Yang and her crewmates into orbit

On June 16, 2012, Shenzhou 9 took Liu Yang and her crewmates into orbit.

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The Event

On June 16, 2012, Shenzhou 9 took Liu Yang and her crewmates into orbit.

The Scientific Context

China’s first woman in space took part in a mission to the Tiangong-1 laboratory.

From flight to results

A launch established that the vehicle was on its way. Any later observations, deployments or crew operations came at distinct points in the flight.

Reading the Historical Record

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About the Historical Recreation

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