 | Chinese astronauts Fei Junlong (L) and Nie Haisheng wave as they walk to the launch tower of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China's Gansu province in this October 12, 2005 file photo. click to open  |
 | Chinese President Hu Jintao, right, and other Chinese top leaders shake hands with staff at the Beijing Aerospace Command and Control Center on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, congratulating them on the successful launch of China's second mannedspacecraft Shenzhou-6. click to open |
 | Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, right, hugs Wang Yongzhi, chief designer of China's manned space flight program, after the successful launch of spacecraft Shenzhou-6 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China's Gansu Province, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005. China successfully launched its second manned spacecraft Shenzhou-6 at the launch center Wednesday morning. click to open |
 | Chinese watch a giant TV screen, showing Chinese astronauts Fei Junlong (L) and Nie Haisheng walking to the launch tower of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China's Gansu Province, at Beijing's railway station October 12, 2005. Nie Haisheng turned 41 on Thursday. click to open |
 | People watch the launching of China's second manned space mission in Hong Kong Oct 12 2005. The space flight is going smoothly but weather conditions at the landing site will determine the timing of its return. click to open |
 | The 'Long March' rocket carrying the Shenzhou VI blasts off from the Jiuquan launch center in China's northwestern province of Gansu Oct 12 2005. China's second manned space flight has deviated 'slightly' from its preset orbit, but was otherwise operating normally on the second day of the mission. click to open |
 | The 'Long March' rocket carrying the Shenzhou VI blasts off from the Jiuquan launch center in China's northwestern province of Gansu Oct 12 2005. China's second manned space flight has deviated 'slightly' from its preset orbit, but was otherwise operating normally on the second day of the mission. click to open |
 | Chinese students celebrate the launch of the Shenzhou VI spacecraft Oct 12 2005. China's second manned space flight has deviated 'slightly' from its preset orbit, but was otherwise operating normally on the second day of the mission. click to open |
 | A crowd gathers to cheer for a successful launch of the Shenzhou VI on Oct 12 2005. China's second manned space flight has deviated 'slightly' from its preset orbit, but was otherwise operating normally on the second day of the mission. click to open |
 | A woman walks next to the models of China's Chang Zheng (Long March) rockets at an exhibition in Shanghai Oct 10 2005. China is expected to launch its second manned space mission Wednesday from a remote desert region, swelling national pride and leaving many foreign observers in awe at what the country has achieved. click to open |
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