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Chinese Shenzhou-7 astronauts return to Earth

The Shenzhou VII (Shenzhou-7) re-entry module parachuted safety back to Earth with its three taikonauts (Chinese astronauts) onboard after making history with the first Chinese spacewalk.

Jubilant Chinese astronauts return to Earth

THREE Chinese astronauts made a jubilant return to Earth yesterday after successfully completing the country’s first-ever spacewalk, an event the premier said was “a stride forward” in China’s space history.

Chinese astronauts return to earth

THREE Chinese astronauts returned safely to earth today after making the country's first spacewalk, with a hero's welcome awaiting the men whose exploits captivated the nation.

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Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth

Beijing: China's three astronauts landed safely back on Earth on Sunday after a challenging voyage, including a space walk, that showcased the country's technological mastery and put it one step closer to the Moon.

Astronauts taking nap before return from ISS

MOSCOW. Oct 23 (Interfax-AVN) - Two Russian astronauts and a U.S. space tourist are taking a nap before their return to Earth, head of the Russian mission control center based in Korolyov near Moscow Valery Lyndin told Interfax-AVN on Thursday. "The crew will sleep until 4:00 p.m., as they will have to work hard at night. Russian astronauts Sergei Volkov and Oleg Kononenko, who have spent six months onboard the International Space Station (ISS), and tourist Richard Garriott are due to land in Kazakhstan tomorrow morning," he said. The astronauts will make a daily check of the ISS, have breakfast and start loading equipment, including samples obtained in scientific experiments, into the Soyuz TMA-12 spaceship, Lyndin said. The old and new crews will have a farewell dinner at 10:00 p.

Chinese astronauts return as heroes

THREE Chinese astronauts returned safely to earth today after making the country's first spacewalk, with a hero's welcome awaiting the men whose exploits captivated the nation.

Chinese astronauts return from spacewalk

Three Chinese astronauts have returned safely to earth after making the country's first spacewalk, with a hero's welcome awaiting the men whose exploits captivated the nation.

Chinese astronauts return from spacewalk

Three Chinese astronauts have returned safely to earth after making the country's first spacewalk, with a hero's welcome awaiting the men whose exploits captivated the nation.

Chinese astronauts return home after landmark spacewalk

Beijing, Sep 28 (Xinhua) Three Chinese astronauts, who made history after conducting the country's first spacewalk Saturday, returned home safely in a Shenzhou-7 module that landed in China's central Inner Mongolia region Sunday.

Shenzhou 7 mission marks the maiden space walk by Chinese astronauts

BACK ON EARTH: Three Chinese astronauts, Jing Haipeng, Zhai Zhigang and Liu Boming, (from left to right) land safely on September 28, after successfully completing the country's first-ever space walk mission (WANG JIANMIN)

China's astronauts prepare for triumphant return to Earth

BEIJING: China’s astronauts were set for a triumphant return to Earth on Sunday after making the country’s first spacewalk, with a hero’s welcome awaiting the three men whose exploits captivated the nation.

Chinese astronauts assemble suit for spacewalk - Update

Beijing - Astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou VII spacecraft began assembling a spacesuit Friday in preparation for the country's first spacewalk, state media said. The three astronauts unpacked the Chinese-made suit Friday morning but the complete assembly would take about 15 hours, the official Xinhua news agency said.

Chinese astronauts back to Beijing

Young pioneers present bouquets to Chinese astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng at the space program headquarters in Beijing's north suburbs, China, on Sept. 29, 2008. The three Chinese astronauts who successfully completed a space journey Sunday came back to Beijing Monday morning.

Xinhua Runs Spacewalk Story Before Astronauts Leave Earth

China's official Xinhua News Agency ran a story on Thursday announcing ground controllers were tracking Chinese astronauts sent aloft for the country's first spacewalk, complete with details and quotes from the astronauts. There was just one problem: the astronauts had yet to blast off for the spacewalk, which is scheduled for the early hours of Saturday morning, Beijing time.

Xinhua runs spacewalk story before astronauts leave Earth

China's official Xinhua News Agency ran a story on Thursday announcing ground controllers were tracking Chinese astronauts sent aloft for the country's first spacewalk, complete with details and quotes from the astronauts. There was just one problem: the astronauts had yet to blast off for the spacewalk, which is scheduled for the early hours of Saturday morning, Beijing time.

Chinese astronauts return safely

BEIJING: China’s three astronauts landed safely back on earth yesterday after a 68-hour voyage and a “monumental� spacewalk that showcased the country’s technological mastery and was hailed as a major victory by its leaders.

Chinese astronauts for Shenzhou-7 mission arrive at launch center

A panel of six Chinese astronauts arrived at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu Province yesterday, making the last-minute preparations for the country's third manned space mission.

Chinese astronauts for Shenzhou-7 mission arrive at launch center

A panel of six Chinese astronauts arrived at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu Province on Sunday, making the last-minute preparations for the country's third manned space mission.

Chinese astronauts return home safely after historic space walk

Beijing: China’s first spacewalker and two other astronauts returned safely back to Earth on Sunday, where they can expect a heroes' welcome.

Chinese astronauts for Shenzhou-7 mission arrive at launch center

JIUQUAN, Gansu, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- A panel of six Chinese astronauts arrived at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu Province on Sunday, making the last-minute preparations for the country's third manned space mission.

Chinese astronauts for Shenzhou-7 mission arrive at launch center

JIUQUAN, Gansu, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- A panel of six Chinese astronauts arrived at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Gansu Province on Sunday, making the last-minute preparations for the country's third manned space mission.

Chinese astronauts to head back to Earth after spacewalk mission

The video grab taken at the Beijing Space Command and Control Center on Sept. 27, 2008 shows Chinese taikonaut Zhai Zhigang waving while walking out of the orbit module of the Shenzhou-7 spacecraft. (Xinhua/Chen Jianli)

China's astronauts return to Earth

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's three astronauts landed safely back on Earth on Sunday after a challenging voyage, including a space walk, that showcased the country's technological mastery and put it one step closer to the Moon.

Chinese Space Mission Returns to Earth

Chinese astronauts have returned safely to earth after a three-day orbital mission that included a space walk. Daniel Schearf reports from Beijing.

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