China reveals missions of Shenzhou-14, Shenzhou-15 space crews


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Source:Xinhua 19-04-22 09:16 Updated BJT Font size: A+ A- BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The crews of China's Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 missions have been selected, and are carrying out relevant training and mission preparations, according to a press conference on Sunday. Both crews will stay in orbit for six months, and they will for the first time rotate in orbit to realize the uninterrupted manned residence, Huang Weifen, chief designer of the China manned space program's astronaut system, said at the press conference. The two crews, totaling six astronauts, will live together in orbit for five to 10 days. The...