2005-040A
Shenzhou 6 crew was operator Nie Haisheng, of Zaoyang city, Hubei, and commander Fei Junlong, 40 from Kunshan city, Jiangsu.
Fei was 'zhihuizhang' (commander). Nie's role was 'caozuoshou' (operator).
On this mission, the crew moved into the GC for the first time.
The fanhui cang (FC, descent module) returned to Earth on Oct 16.
| SZ 6 | |||
| Date | Time | Event | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Oct 12 | 0100 | Launch by CZ-2F | JQ |
| 0110? | Stage 2 MECO | ||
| 0111? | Stage 2 sep | 193 x 337 x 42.40 | |
| 0754 | TCM, orbit circularized | 329 x 337 x 42.4 | |
| 2005 Oct 14 | 1000? | Orbit trim | 330 x 337 x 42.4 |
| 2005 Oct 16 | 1944 | OM separation | |
| 1945 | Deorbit | 330 x 337 x 42.4 | |
| 1950 | DO CO | ||
| 2007 | Prop module sep | ||
| 2008 | Entry | ||
| 2020 | Main parachute deployed | ||
| 2032:54 | Landing | ||