Shenzhou 7 crew
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Shenzhou 7, launched September 25, 2008, was the third manned spaceflight for the China National Space Administration. Its crew consisted of Commander Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng. It was the first flight for all three crew members.
Zhigang and Boming conducted the first EVA by Chinese astronauts. During the mission, China launched its first ever data relay satellite, Tianlian I. On a controversial note, Shenzhou 7 passed within 45 km (27 miles) of the International Space Station. Despite inquiries from the international community, China never did offer an explanation for why it flew so close to the ISS.
The crew returned to Earth on September 28.
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