With the mission carrying the astronaut Yang Liwei, China joined the ranks of countries that have sent a human into space and brought them back safely using their own means. This achievement represented a capability previously attained only by the Soviet Union/Russia and the United States. China's crewed space program was continued in subsequent years, expanding into fields such as a space station and lunar exploration.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was China’s First Crewed Spaceflight?
- In 2003, the People's Republic of China carried out its first crewed space flight with the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft.
- When did China’s First Crewed Spaceflight happen?
- 2003 CE
- Where did China’s First Crewed Spaceflight take place?
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