According to China Manned Space Engineering Office , on October 7, 2021 Beijing time, the combination of the Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft and the Long March 2 F Yao 13 carrier rocket has been transferred to the launch area. At present, the facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, and various functional inspections and joint tests before launch will be carried out as planned.
CCTV reporter Wang Xiaodan: This is the manned space launch site of the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Behind me, the Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft ship and arrow combination drove out of the final assembly under the support of the movable launch platform. The test plant, heading towards the launch tower. The vertical transfer marks the completion of the preliminary assembly and testing in the technical zone. The Shenzhou 13 manned flight mission has officially entered the launch preparation stage. This mission will be the second manned flight of the space station stage, and there will be three space stations. The crew took the Shenzhou 13 manned spacecraft to the space station and started a six-month space life.
Shenzhou 13 manned mission No. 0 commander Wu Hua: Prior to this, we have completed the rocket sub-system functional inspection, matching test, spacecraft comprehensive electrical test, filling and deduction cover in the technical area. After the ship and rocket assembly is transferred to the launch area, it will complete the main tasks such as spacecraft, rocket function testing, joint debugging and joint testing, astronaut on-site confirmation, and full-system launch drills, making complete preparations for the launch mission.
After 1.5 kilometers of smooth driving, the Shenzhou 13 ship-and-arrow combination was safely transferred to the launch area. At present, the facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition, and various functional inspections and joint tests before launch will be carried out as planned.
Source: CCTV News
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