The nose cone of the Long March II-F rocket.

Chinese scientists have finished assembling the rocket that will carry China's Shenzhou 7 spaceship into space.

The people.com.cn website reported that researchers at China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) recently completed all testing works on Long March II-F.

The rocket is ready to leave for Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in August, where the Shenzhou 7 spaceship will take off in October.

The photo shows the middle part of the Long March II-F rocket and part of its equipment cabin.

The boosters for Long March II-F.

The video capture device on Long March II-F.

(People.com.cn September 24, 2008)