Shenzhou-7Long March 2FChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Success Thu · Sep 25th, 2008 5:10 PM EDT Watch Online Crew Zhai Zhigang CommanderStatus: Active 10/10/1966 - Nationality: Chinese Type: Government First Flight: 9/25/2008 Last Flight: 9/25/2008Zhai Zhigang (born October 10, 1966) is a major general in the People's Liberation Army Air Force and a CNSA astronaut. During the Shenzhou 7 mission in 2008, he became the first Chinese citizen to carry out a spacewalk. Liu Boming Orbital module astronautStatus: Active 9/16/1966 - Nationality: Chinese Type: Government First Flight: 9/25/2008 Last Flight: 9/25/2008Liu Boming (simplified Chinese: 刘伯明; traditional Chinese: 劉伯明; pinyin: Líu Bómíng; born September 1966) is a Chinese pilot selected as part of the Shenzhou program. A fighter pilot in the People's Liberation Army Air Force, he was selected to be an CNSA member in 1998. Jing Haipeng Descent module monitor astronautStatus: Active 10/24/1966 - Nationality: Chinese Type: Government First Flight: 9/25/2008 Last Flight: 10/16/2016Jing Haipeng (simplified Chinese: 景海鹏; traditional Chinese: 景海鵬; pinyin: Jǐng Hǎipéng; born October 24, 1966) is a Chinese pilot and astronaut selected as part of the Shenzhou program. A fighter pilot in the People's Liberation Army Air Force, he was selected to be a CNSA astronaut in 1998. He is the first Chinese astronaut to have flown on three missions: Shenzhou 7, Shenzhou 9 and Shenzhou 11. MissionShenzhou-7Type: Human ExplorationThis is the third crewed mission for China's Shenzhou program. Shenzhou-7 began its mission by bringing Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng into low Earth orbit. It was the first Chinese mission to have a three-person crew. During their 3 days in orbit, astronauts performed a number of tasks, including the first Chinese EVA carried out by Zhai Zhingang and Liu Boming. Shenzhou-7 deorbited and landed safely back on Earth on 28 September. LocationLaunch Area 4 (SLS-1 / 921)Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China102 rockets have launched from Jiuquan, People’s Republic of China. RocketLong March 2FThe Long March 2F rocket has been launched a total of 11 times with 11 successful and 0 failed launches. AgencyChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationType: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long MarchCountry: CHNThe China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956. View Rocket Launch Schedule