China's Second Manned Spacecraft Returns Safely
October 17, 2005
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17 October 2005 -- A Chinese spacecraft with two astronauts on board has returned safely to Earth.
The Shenzhou 6 touched down in Inner Mongolia early today after five days in orbit.
It was China's second manned space flight.
Chinese state television said a portion of the Shenzhou 6 remained in orbit and is to continue operating for up to half a year.
(Reuters/AFP/AP)
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