20th anniversary of the successful launch of Shenzhou-1
By , Published: 2019-11-20 12:26:45
A photo taken on November 20, 1999 shows Shenzhou-1 launching successfully. Photo: China Manned Space
Editor's Note:
November 20 marks the 20th anniversary of the successful launch of the Shenzhou-1 spacecraft, which was the first flight of China’s manned space program and a milestone in China’s space history.

A photo taken on November 21, 1999 shows Shenzhou-1 successfully returns to the landing site. Photo: China Manned Space
Researchers carry out a trial offshore search for the return module. Photo: China Manned
Shenzhou-1 spacecraft. Photo: China Manned Space
A survey ship tracking and observing Shenzhou-1 Photo: China Manned Space
A photo taken on November 21, 1999 shows a helicopter flying across the Shenzhou-1 module. Photo: China Manned Space