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Chinese President Hu Jintao wished success to three astronauts about to embark on the nation's riskiest space mission yet, which will include a space walk.
Thursday, Sep. 25, 2008

Open quoteI believe you will have complete success in this glorious and sacred mission. The motherland and people are waiting for your triumphant return.Close quote

  • HU JINTAO,
  • Chinese President, to three Chinese astronauts blasting off on a mission to carry out the country's first space walk
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