Shenzhou 7
Shenzhou 7 was the crewed Shenzhou spacecraft launched from Jiuquan on September 25, 2008 for China's first human EVA mission. It carried Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming, and Jing Haipeng, supported Zhai's spacewalk with Liu assisting from the hatch, released a companion satellite, tested data-relay and EVA-related systems, and returned the crew safely on September 28, 2008.
Identity
- Aliases
- Shenzhou VIIShenzhou-7 crewed spaceship
- Name
- Shenzhou 7
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Shenzhou 7 was the crewed Shenzhou spacecraft launched from Jiuquan on September 25, 2008 for China's first human EVA mission. It carried Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming, and Jing Haipeng, supported Zhai's spacewalk with Liu assisting from the hatch, released a companion satellite, tested data-relay and EVA-related systems, and returned the crew safely on September 28, 2008.
- First Flight Date
- 2008-09-25
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://en.cmse.gov.cn/missions/shenzhouvii/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 8, 2026 at 14:23:43 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 08:14:07 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 2008-09-28
- Search Name
- Shenzhou 7 Shenzhou VII Shenzhou-7 crewed spaceship