China launched the Shenzhou spacecraft 10

At 17h38 (local time, 16h38 Vietnam time) on June 11, China launched the Shenzhou 10 spacecraft, carrying out the 5th mission of China's manned space ship.

>>>China announces the launch of Shenzhou 10

The Shenzhou 10 ship was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province in northwestern China at 17:38 (local time, 16:38 Vietnamese time). Astronauts, including Hai Phong Hai, Truong Hieu Quang and Ms. Vuong A Binh.

Ms. Wang is the second female astronaut in China's unmanned spacecraft and the first generation 8X astronaut. Growing up in Shandong Province, Ms. Wang (33 years old) was chosen to become an astronaut in 2010.

Three astronauts aboard Than Chau 10: Nhien Hai Thang (right), Truong Hieu Quang (middle), and Ms. Vuong A Binh (left) - (Photo: Xinhua)

The leader is Mr. Hai Hai Thang, 48 years old. This is his second space flight. His first mission in 2008 was on the Shenzhou train 6.

Mr. Zhang Xiaogang (47 years old) was a senior pilot in the air force. He was chosen to become an astronaut in 1998. However, today's trip was the first time Mr. Zhang flew into space.

The Shenzhou 10 spacecraft will operate in a space of 15 days - the longest time ever for Chinese space missions. After entering the universe, the ship will pair with the Thien Cung 1 module and the astronauts conduct assigned surveys.

Besides, astronauts also have lectures for students from the universe. Ms. Wang is the one who leads this lesson.'We want to bring the space program closer to the younger generation, improve their understanding and this area, and entice their interest in our work' - Ms Vuong to speak.

On the same day, China also put its first aircraft carrier into conducting scientific experiments and training at sea.