Three Chinese
astronauts in a space capsule on Sunday dramatic the first manual docking home
with another spacecraft, a new step in China's efforts to achieve the
accomplishments of the United States and Russia in space.
The coupling between 9
and Shenzhou orbital module Tiangong 1 was broadcast live on national
television. Both ships had been fitted on 18 June, but the maneuver was carried
out by remote control from a base in China.
