Xinhua quoted the announcement of the Beijing Space Control Center, saying that Shenzhou 9 successfully separated from Heavenly Palace 1 on June 28 under the control of astronauts.
The Shenzhou 9 spacecraft has successfully paired with the Thien Cung 1 module on Earth's orbit on June 18, marking an important feat in China's space exploration program.
One of the three astronauts traveling on the flight will be selected from two female candidates - Liu Yang or Wang Yaping, Xinhua said. They are all members of Wuhan Air Force,