中国成功发射“神六”揭开空间探索新篇章China Opens New Chapte
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China launched its second manned space mission, sending two astronauts into orbit as it opened a new chapter in its ambitious drive to become a global space power.

    Shenzhou VI, based on Soviet1 Soyuz technology, lifted off on a Long March 2F carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center at 9 am (0100 GMT) for a five-day mission carrying air force pilots Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng.

    It entered a fixed2 orbit 21 minutes later.

    Having two crew on board is a departure from October 2003, when Yang Liwei spent 21 hours on a solo odyssey3 -- a mission that made China only the third country after the United States and former Soviet Union to achieve the feat4.

    Some 40 seconds after Wednesday's launch the craft disappeared into the clouds, but a camera on board showed Nie waving as the launch centre said lift off and all signals were "normal".

    "I feel good," said Fei in his first tranmission from the craft.

    Fei, 40, and Nie, 41, were seen off by Premier5 Wen Jiabao, who was at the launch pad to drum up nationalistic sentiment, saying he believed "the astronauts will accomplish the glorious and sacred mission".

    "You will once again show that the Chinese people have the will, confidence and capability6 to mount scientific peaks ceaselessly," Wen said, adding that the whole country expects "their victorious7 return from the mission."

    Other top leaders including President Hu Jintao and and Vice8 President Zeng Qinglong watched the event at the Beijing Aerospace9 Command and Control Centre, Chinese mission control.

    Snow was falling at the launch site shortly before lift off but stopped at about the time the astronauts entered their craft, Xinhua news agency reported.

    The fact that Wednesday's mission carried two astronauts reflects the twin purposes of China's space program, which aims for both scientific gains and kudos10 at home and abroad.

    "Part of it is technical. If you are two people, you can do more complicated and more sophisticated types of work and experimentation," said Joan Johnson-Freese, an expert on China's space program at the US Naval11 War College.

    "Part of its also too is prestige. Two people is harder than one person," she said.

    Shenzhou VI is expected to circle around the Earth for the next 119 hours, or nearly five days, before landing in the Inner Mongolian grasslands12.

    The craft is based on the robust13 and thoroughly14 tested Soviet design for the Soyuz vessel15, and consists of three modules17.

    These include the orbital module16 where scientific experiments are carried out; the re-entry capsule where the astronauts will spend most of their time; and the service module, which contains fuel and air, solar panels and other technical gear.

    Unlike Yang Liwei two years ago, the two astronauts will leave their capsule for lengthy18 experiments in the orbital module at the nose of the spacecraft, observers said.

    "They'll do quite a lot of medical tests, they'll take blood tests, urine tests, and they will also work out what kind of space food works for them" said Brian Harvey, the Dublin-based author of a book on China's space ambitions.

    "Because ultimately what they are planning is a space station... and to do that they will need to learn how do they survive on longer missions."

    The flight of Shenzhou VI will also be a thorough and comprehensive test of China's tracking network, which includes tracking stations as far away as Namibia and four tracking ships placed around the oceans of the world.

    In Jiuquan city, several hours' drive away from the satellite launch center, a sense of local pride was clearly visible.

    "Wishing a successful launch of Shenzhou VI," said a large red poster in front of one of the city's hotels, while billboards19 advertised special "Shenzhou Rice Wine."

    "We're very happy about all this," said Ma Li, a teenage resident of Jiuquan city. "It's amazing that we Chinese gradually have the know-how20 to pull this kind of thing off," she said.

   中国刚刚进行了第二次载人飞船发射,将两名宇航员送入轨道,揭开了其充满雄心跨入世界空间强国行列的新篇章。

    据法新社10月12日报道,当地时间10月12日,基于前苏联联盟火箭技术的中国“神舟”六号飞船,由位于酒泉卫星发射基地的长征2F型火箭送入太空,空军飞行员出身的费俊龙、聂海胜将在空间轨道停留5天时间。此次飞行计划还将是中国卫星测控网络的彻底全面的考验,这一系统包括远至纳米比亚的测量站和分布在各大洋上的跟踪船只。

    火箭升空约40秒之后逐渐消失在云层之中,21分钟后飞船进入了固定轨道,发射中心报告发射工作及各种信号一切“正常”。火箭上搭载的摄像机显示,聂海胜向发射中心挥手致意,而费俊龙在其第一次空间通话中说“我感觉良好。”

    在火箭发射前,中国国家领导人为宇航员举行了高规格的送行仪式。据新华社报道,发射中心之前一直在下雪,但宇航员走进飞船之前雪停了。

    “神舟”六号载人飞船的发射显示了中国政府实施空间计划的双重目的——在进行科学探索的同时赢得国际国内声誉。

    “神舟”载人飞船的升空在距离发射基地几个小时车程的酒泉市内激起了当地民众的自豪感。当地一家饭店门前贴着的一张红色标语上写着“祝神舟六号圆满升空”,甚至还能看见宣传“神舟米酒”的广告牌。酒泉市的一个十几岁的市民马力(音译)说:“我们都非常高兴,我们中国人逐渐拥有了完成这种壮举的本领,这太棒了。”



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1 Soviet Sw9wR     
adj.苏联的,苏维埃的;n.苏维埃
参考例句:
  • Zhukov was a marshal of the former Soviet Union.朱可夫是前苏联的一位元帅。
  • Germany began to attack the Soviet Union in 1941.德国在1941年开始进攻苏联。
2 fixed JsKzzj     
adj.固定的,不变的,准备好的;(计算机)固定的
参考例句:
  • Have you two fixed on a date for the wedding yet?你们俩选定婚期了吗?
  • Once the aim is fixed,we should not change it arbitrarily.目标一旦确定,我们就不应该随意改变。
3 odyssey t5kzU     
n.长途冒险旅行;一连串的冒险
参考例句:
  • The march to Travnik was the final stretch of a 16-hour odyssey.去特拉夫尼克的这段路是长达16小时艰险旅行的最后一程。
  • His odyssey of passion, friendship,love,and revenge was now finished.他的热情、友谊、爱情和复仇的漫长历程,到此结束了。
4 feat 5kzxp     
n.功绩;武艺,技艺;adj.灵巧的,漂亮的,合适的
参考例句:
  • Man's first landing on the moon was a feat of great daring.人类首次登月是一个勇敢的壮举。
  • He received a medal for his heroic feat.他因其英雄业绩而获得一枚勋章。
5 premier R19z3     
adj.首要的;n.总理,首相
参考例句:
  • The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
  • He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。
6 capability JsGzZ     
n.能力;才能;(pl)可发展的能力或特性等
参考例句:
  • She has the capability to become a very fine actress.她有潜力成为杰出演员。
  • Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability.组织整个部门是他能力以外的事。
7 victorious hhjwv     
adj.胜利的,得胜的
参考例句:
  • We are certain to be victorious.我们定会胜利。
  • The victorious army returned in triumph.获胜的部队凯旋而归。
8 vice NU0zQ     
n.坏事;恶习;[pl.]台钳,老虎钳;adj.副的
参考例句:
  • He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
  • They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。
9 aerospace CK2yf     
adj.航空的,宇宙航行的
参考例句:
  • The world's entire aerospace industry is feeling the chill winds of recession.全世界的航空航天工业都感受到了经济衰退的寒意。
  • Edward Murphy was an aerospace engineer for the US Army.爱德华·墨菲是一名美军的航宇工程师。
10 kudos U9Uzv     
n.荣誉,名声
参考例句:
  • He received kudos from everyone on his performance.他的表演受到大家的称赞。
  • It will acquire no kudos for translating its inner doubts into hesitation.如果由于内心疑虑不安而在行动上举棋不定,是得不到荣誉的。
11 naval h1lyU     
adj.海军的,军舰的,船的
参考例句:
  • He took part in a great naval battle.他参加了一次大海战。
  • The harbour is an important naval base.该港是一个重要的海军基地。
12 grasslands 72179cad53224d2f605476ff67a1d94c     
n.草原,牧场( grassland的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • Songs were heard ringing loud and clear over the grasslands. 草原上扬起清亮激越的歌声。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • Grasslands have been broken and planted to wheat. 草原已经开垦出来,种上了小麦。 来自《简明英汉词典》
13 robust FXvx7     
adj.强壮的,强健的,粗野的,需要体力的,浓的
参考例句:
  • She is too tall and robust.她个子太高,身体太壮。
  • China wants to keep growth robust to reduce poverty and avoid job losses,AP commented.美联社评论道,中国希望保持经济强势增长,以减少贫困和失业状况。
14 thoroughly sgmz0J     
adv.完全地,彻底地,十足地
参考例句:
  • The soil must be thoroughly turned over before planting.一定要先把土地深翻一遍再下种。
  • The soldiers have been thoroughly instructed in the care of their weapons.士兵们都系统地接受过保护武器的训练。
15 vessel 4L1zi     
n.船舶;容器,器皿;管,导管,血管
参考例句:
  • The vessel is fully loaded with cargo for Shanghai.这艘船满载货物驶往上海。
  • You should put the water into a vessel.你应该把水装入容器中。
16 module iEjxj     
n.组件,模块,模件;(航天器的)舱
参考例句:
  • The centre module displays traffic guidance information.中央模块显示交通引导信息。
  • Two large tanks in the service module held liquid oxygen.服务舱的两个大气瓶中装有液态氧。
17 modules 0eb9b3af2e4a00837a1b1a854c9ea18c     
n.模块( module的名词复数 );单元;(宇宙飞船上各个独立的)舱;组件
参考例句:
  • The course consists of ten core modules and five optional modules. 这门课程包括十个必修单元和五个选修单元。
  • Our English course is divided into modules on poetry, drama, and novels. 我们的英语课分为诗歌、戏剧和小说等单元。 来自《简明英汉词典》
18 lengthy f36yA     
adj.漫长的,冗长的
参考例句:
  • We devoted a lengthy and full discussion to this topic.我们对这个题目进行了长时间的充分讨论。
  • The professor wrote a lengthy book on Napoleon.教授写了一部有关拿破仑的巨著。
19 billboards 984a8d026956f1fd68b7105fc9074edf     
n.广告牌( billboard的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • Large billboards have disfigured the scenery. 大型告示板已破坏了景色。 来自辞典例句
  • Then, put the logo in magazines and on billboards without telling anyone what it means. 接着我们把这个商标刊在杂志和广告看板上,却不跟任何人透漏它的涵意。 来自常春藤生活英语杂志-2006年4月号
20 know-how TxeyA     
n.知识;技术;诀窍
参考例句:
  • He hasn't got the know-how to run a farm.他没有经营农场的专业知识。
  • I don't have much know-how about engines.发动机方面的技术知识我知之甚少。
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