Shenzhou 7 is a Chinese crewed spacecraft that was launched on September 25, 2008. It was part of China's Shenzhou program and marked the country's third crewed space mission. The mission lasted for about 68 hours and included three astronauts, with Zhai Zhigang becoming the first Chinese astronaut to conduct a spacewalk. During the mission, the crew successfully tested various technologies and conducted scientific experiments. The spacecraft orbited the Earth multiple times before safely returning on September 28, 2008. Shenzhou 7 played a significant role in advancing China's capabilities in human spaceflight and exploration.