All checks of the Shenzhou-13 manned spacecraft and the Long March-2F carrier rocket, which were brought to the launch site the previous day, have been completed. In a statement made by the Chinese Manned Space Agency (CMSA), it was announced that the facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good working order and that the necessary pre-launch controls have been carried out according to the plan.
According to the news released by the China Media Group, the Shenzhou-13 manned spacecraft will be launched into space in the coming days. Thus, it will be the second manned space journey to China's space station, which is under construction. Three Chinese taikonauts will stay in space for 13 months with Shenzhou-6.
Source: China International Radio
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