Special Report: Third Manned Space Mission 

Backgrounder: Chinese footprints in outer space

The video grab taken on Sept. 27, 2008 in Beijing, China, shows Chinese taikonaut Zhai Zhigang waves after opening the door of the orbital module. (Xinhuanet Photo)

The video grab taken on Sept. 27, 2008 in Beijing, China, shows Chinese taikonaut Zhai Zhigang opening the door of the orbital module.(Xinhuanet Photo)