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Shenzhou 5 launch. Artwork, with the flag of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) in the background, showing the launch of Shenzhou 5, Chinas first manned spacecraft. This spacecraft was launched on 15 October 2003, on a Long March 2F rocket, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in north-west Chinas Gansu Province. It was the first human spaceflight mission flown by the PRC. Taikonaut Yang Liwei (born 1965) made 14 orbits, and landed after 21 hours. China is the third country to have achieved independent human spaceflight, the other two being the Soviet Union and the United States in 1961
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© DETLEV VAN RAVENSWAAY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
2003 Ascending Center China Chinese Engineering Flag Launch Launch Pad Launching Pioneer Pioneering Rocket Space Flight Spacecraft Spaceflight Taking Off Gansu Province Launch Tower
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This print captures the momentous launch of Shenzhou 5, China's first manned spacecraft, in stunning detail. The artwork showcases the historic event with the flag of the People's Republic of China proudly displayed in the background. On October 15,2003, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu Province, this pioneering mission marked a significant milestone for Chinese space exploration. Ascending into the heavens on a Long March 2F rocket, Taikonaut Yang Liwei embarked on an extraordinary journey that would see him complete 14 orbits around Earth before safely landing after an impressive 21 hours. This remarkable achievement solidified China as only the third country to independently accomplish human spaceflight after both the Soviet Union and United States did so in 1961. The illustration beautifully depicts not only this groundbreaking feat but also highlights Asia's growing presence in technological advancements and engineering prowess. As we enter into a new era of space exploration in the twenty-first century, this image serves as a reminder of our collective progress and aspirations beyond our home planet. Detlev van Ravenswaay's masterful composition perfectly encapsulates both historical significance and futuristic ambition within one frame. It is through such visual representations that we can appreciate humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our unwavering desire to push boundaries beyond what was once thought possible.
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