Shenzhou 9 Launch

June 16, 2012 | 12:48 pm
Gregory Kulacki
East Asia Project Manager

http://youtu.be/NdMUQW0EN5g

This is a video captured from a live Chinese television broadcast of the complete launch of the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft on the afternoon of June 16, 2012. The video begins a few seconds before ignition and continues through entry into the assigned orbit and the opening of the spacecraft’s solar panels.

A detailed history of China’s space station plans is available here.