China's fourth unmanned spacecraft, "Shenzhou IV", was operating
normally and the scientific trials abroad was proceeding smoothly,
a Chinese astronautical scientist said Tuesday.
The "Shenzhou IV" spacecraft had made 29 circuits of Earth in its
preset orbit by 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, according to Xi Zheng, director
of the Beijing Aerospace Command and Control Center (BACCC).
Viewed from the large screen at the control center, the spacecraft
was flying at an even speed. Image transmission was recorded
normally.
Since the spacecraft entered its preset orbit, the BACCC has sent
it a series of instructions, guiding the spacecraft to complete
certain maneuvers.
(Xinhua News Agency January 1, 2003)