On October 15, 2003, China was launched for the first manned space flight in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. At 9 o'clock, the "Long March" No. 2 F-type rocket is lifted. According to the plan, the spacecraft operates at 42.4 degrees of orbital tilt, and the low location is 200 kilometers. On the elliptical orbit of the distance from 350 kilometers long, it enters the circular orbit of 343 kilometers.
The first year-old astronaut is from the Air Force Pilot Yang Liwei from Liaoning. 38 years old, university culture, and the rank of the middle school, is the first generation of astronauts who are cultivated by China. He will show a five-star red flag and the banner of the Five-Star Red Flag and the United Nations in the spacecraft, and will also have his own family call through two-way voice and downstream TV images, and his own family call.
After the launch of the launch, Shenzhou-five is expected to surround the earth 14 circle, then return to the ground, complete the first manned space flight task.
Space manned technology is a symbol of national comprehensive national strength. It can greatly improve the state's reputation, promote scientific and technological development, and also invigorate national spirit and strengthen national cohesiveness. The manned spacecraft program has a major military significance that cannot be ignored.