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Singapore Congratulates China on Launch of Shenzhou 2005-10-13 10:17:43    xinhua Singaporean leaders on Wednesday hailed the successful launch of China's second manned spacecraft Shenzhou-6, saying that it is an impressive achievement and a historic occasion for China and the whole world.  In his congratulatory letter to Chinese President Hu Jintao, Singapore's President S.R. Nathan said that on behalf of the people of Singapore, he extended his warmest congratulations to Huand the people of the People's Republic of China on the successful launch of China's second manned space mission.  "This is a proud moment for all Chinese," he said, adding that "the scientific and technological advances that have taken place since China's historic first manned space mission on 15 October 2003 are clearly evident."  He wished Hu continued success in leading China towards greaterheights in space exploration.  Meanwhile, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong also senta congratulatory letter to his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao.  "This second mission builds upon the success of China's first manned space mission on 15 October 2003, and reflects the remarkable progress made by China in the field of space exploration within the short span of two years. It is an impressive achievement and a historic occasion for China and the world," he said.  China launched its second manned spacecraft Shenzhou-6 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China's Gansu Province at 9:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday morning, sending twoastronauts into space.  Shenzhou-6, the country's first multi-manned and multi-day space flight, is the first time for Chinese to conduct space tests with human participation.       Talk China       Print       Email       Recommend ASTRONAUSTS Nie Haisheng Fei Junlong Shenzhou 6 is the second manned flight of China. It has been launched in October 2005, carrying two astronauts for five to six days in orbit. HOT POSTS • Shenzhou-6 launched!  by knownothing People have dreamed to fly like a bird in the sky, now the spacecraft has been launched, what a big lead, but what does that mean to China? • Successful Launch  by bestever Congratulations! China's second manned space mission a success!   CRIENGLISH.com claims the copyright of all material and information produced originally by our staff. All rights reserved. Reproduction of text for non-commercial purposes only is permitted provided that both the source and author are acknowledged and a notifying email is sent to us. CRIENGLISH.com holds neither liability nor responsibility for materials attributed to any other source. Such information is provided as reportage and dissemination of information but does not necessarily reflect the opinion of or endorsement by CRI.

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