BEIJING (Reuters) - Astronauts readying for China's next leap into space have arrived at the launch site of the Shenzhou VII craft, official media reported, as enthusiasm grows over the Olympic host nation's next attention-grabbing feat.
The Shenzhou VII is set to blast off on a Long March rocket later this week for China's third manned spaceflight. It will carry three astronauts, including one aiming to make China's first space walk.
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