The mission launches from the Jiuquan launch site in northwestern China. The lead astronaut, Zhai Zhigang, is expected to carry out the 40-minute spacewalk, which China will broadcast live.

• 此次发射将在位于中国西北部的西昌卫星发射中心完成，领航宇航员是翟志刚，人们猜测他将执行40分钟的出舱行走，中国将直播这一壮举。