Chinese President Hu Jintao(R) awards a medal to astronaut Jing Haipeng during a grand ceremony to award people who made outstanding contributions to the Shenzhou VII manned spaceflight in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Nov. 7, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
Chang Wanquan, chief commander of the manned space project said the success of Shenzhou VII's space flight showed the great strength of national cohesion and boosted the confidence of people working for space missions to make new achievements.
Chang said that more than 110 research institutes were involved in the mission. More than 3,000 organizations nationwide were offering coordination and help.
Zhai Zhigang, speaking on behalf of the Shenzhou VII space flight team, said completing the mission successfully was his lifelong dream and biggest honor.
He said he took a small step in space but a big step for the Chinese nation.
Shang Zhi, general director of the mission's spacecraft system, said Chinese scientists and researchers are ready to begin the next phase of space missions, which focus on rendezvousing and docking spacecraft in orbit. Zhi also wants to manufacture a space laboratory.
Source: Xinhua
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