BBC: China names crew for space launch# Aviation - 航空航天
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China has announced the names of three astronauts who will carry out its
third manned space mission.
A 42-year-old fighter pilot, Zhai Zhigang, has been chosen to perform the
country's first spacewalk.
He will be joined by Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng on the Shenzhou VII mission
- set to launch on 25 September at 1310 GMT (2110 local time).
State-run news agency Xinhua said the "yuhanguan" (astronauts) were making
final preparations for the lift-off.
The spacewalk is scheduled to be broadcast liv
third manned space mission.
A 42-year-old fighter pilot, Zhai Zhigang, has been chosen to perform the
country's first spacewalk.
He will be joined by Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng on the Shenzhou VII mission
- set to launch on 25 September at 1310 GMT (2110 local time).
State-run news agency Xinhua said the "yuhanguan" (astronauts) were making
final preparations for the lift-off.
The spacewalk is scheduled to be broadcast liv