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Shenzhou-7 crew visit Macao

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Source: CCTV.com | 12-09-2008 08:47

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Special Report:   Shenzhou-7 Manned Space Flight

The Shenzhou-7 space team is on a three-day visit to the Macao Special Administrative Region, after its weekend stopover in Hong Kong.

Shenzhou VII manned space mission delegation including three taikonauts arrives in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Dec. 8, 2008, to kick off a three-day visit to the city.(Xinhua Photo)
Shenzhou VII manned space mission delegation including three
 taikonauts arrives in China's Macao Special Administrative 
Region (SAR) Dec. 8, 2008, to kick off a three-day visit to 
the city.(Xinhua Photo)

The delegation was warmly welcomed by locals at the Hong Kong-Macao Ferry Terminal on Monday. Among them were astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng. The delegation gave a briefing on their space experiences at the Macao Tower Convention and Entertainment Center. On Monday night, a banquet was held for the newest space heroes.