Space Exploration: The Story Behind Shenzhou 6

Author: Wu Chuansheng
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book reveals the extraordinary and arduous journey of China's space program from the development and manufacturing of Shenzhou-1 to the current spacefaring Shenzhou-6, disclosing many little-known decision-making processes, international contexts, and moving stories of the astronauts' struggles. It is currently the most comprehensive record of the development of China's space program, with the information about Shenzhou-6 being the most abundant and detailed available in the reporting and public domain. The book showcases the heroic spirit of Chinese aerospace scientists and engineers—especially their ability to endure hardship, make sacrifices, tackle challenges, and fight with determination—and witnesses the growth and efforts of generations of space pioneers in the People's Republic of China... The book narrates the stories before and after the launch of Shenzhou-6 in a vivid and illustrated manner.