On March 25, 2002 (February 12, 2002 in the lunar calendar), the "Shenzhou" spacecraft was successfully launched and entered the predetermined orbit. The Shenzhou-3 spacecraft was successfully launched and entered the predetermined orbit. At 10:15 pm on March 25, 2002, the "Shenzhou-3" spacecraft developed by my country was launched into space at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and successfully entered the predetermined orbit. The "Shenzhou"-3 launched this time is a full-fledged unmanned spacecraft. Its launch vehicle, spacecraft and measurement and control launch system have been further improved, improving the safety and reliability of manned spaceflight. The successful launch marks a new and important progress in my country's manned space project and lays a solid foundation for sending China's astronauts into space. The successful launch of the "Shenzhou"-3 spacecraft is a new milestone in the history of the development of my country's aerospace industry. It fully reflects the Chinese nation's spirit of self-improvement, fully reflects the superiority of the socialist system in concentrating its efforts to do big things, and fully proves that the China people have the ambition and ability to stand among the nations of the world. The successful launch of the "Shenzhou"-3 spacecraft will greatly inspire the pride and cohesion of the people of all ethnic groups across the country and further strengthen our confidence in continuing to push forward the great cause of building socialism with China characteristics. Jiang Zemin expressed warm congratulations to all the spacecraft scientists and technicians. At 10.15 pm on March 25, the "Shenzhou"-3 spacecraft was successfully launched into space at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu.