Jing previously flew on Shenzhou VII in 2008 and Shenzhou IX in 2012.

景海鹏之前参加过2008年神舟七号和2012年神舟九号载人飞行任务。

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Manual docking requires astronauts to have a precise judgement on the relative distance between Shenzhou IX and the Tiangong-1 module, a challenge to their capability of coordination, accuracy and psychological stability.

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If all goes according to plan, the Shenzhou IX space craft should be re-connected manually to Tiangong by Sunday morning, marking a giant leap for Chinese space travel and the first stages in a permanent space station within the next 8 years.

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