
Shenzhou-9 spacecraft is approaching the orbiting Tiangong-1 lab module 40 meters away, preparing for a manual space docking. [Photo: gb.cri.cn]

Shenzhou-9 spacecraft is approaching the orbiting Tiangong-1 lab module 5 meters away, preparing for a manual space docking. [Photo: gb.cri.cn]

Photo shows manual docking between Shenzhou-9 spacecraft and Tiangong-1 lab module being conducted. [Photo: gb.cri.cn]

A manual docking between Shenzhou-9 spacecraft and the orbiting Tiangong-1 lab module has been successful Sunday. [Photo: gb.cri.cn]