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October 10, 2016

China getting ready for Shenzhou 11 launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 11, 2016
The rollout of the Long March 2F launch vehicle carrying the Shenzhou 11 spacecraft was a critical step in the lead-up to its launch. It's also an indication that the state of the rocket and the spacecraft are both good. Conditions at the launchpad at Jiuquan are also fine. That's partially a consequence of having a launch site that's deep inland, where it is protected from hurricanes. NASA and other tenants in Florida have recently experienced an unpleasant reminder of this problem. The Tia ... read more

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