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June 12, 2013

China launches its longest-ever manned space mission
Beijing (AFP) June 11, 2013
China began its longest manned space mission yet Tuesday with the launch of the Shenzhou-10, state television showed, as the country steps up an ambitious exploration programme symbolising its growing power. The rocket ascended above the Jiuquan space centre in the Gobi Desert exactly on time at 0938 GMT, trailing a vast column of flame. The three astronauts on board - who include Wang Yaping, 33, China's second woman in space - saluted cameras mounted inside their capsule. A few minutes a ... read more

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