China’s Second Manned Space Launch on as Early as National Day
The China News Service reported the Shenzhou VI - which looks similar to the Shenzhou V launched in 2003 - had been transferred to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gansu Province, Northwest China, indicating that the blast-off is approaching.
Shenzhou VI will carry two astronauts on the mission that will last five or more days; first mission carried one astronaut and lasted 21 1/2 hours.
Safety of crew and capsule improved in Shenzhou VI compared with first solo-flight - for example, in life-support systems.
In Shenzhou VI, astronauts enter craft's orbital capsule to conduct scientific experiments, instead of being stuck in re-entry capsule like Yang Liwei.
Cozier trip in Shenzhou VI where heated food and essential sanitary equipment will be available. Astronauts take turns to sleep.

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