China launched its third manned space flight today, carrying three astronauts on a 68-hour mission that will include the nation's first ever space walk, state TV reported.
The Shenzhou VII spacecraft lifted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China in the presence of President Hu Jintao and other senior leaders.
The head of the three-man crew, 41-year-old Zhai Zhigang, is scheduled to carry out a 30-minute space walk either Friday or more likely Saturday, earlier reports said.
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