Workers forgo holiday to prepare for space flight

Shenzhou VII completed final inspection for its rocket and remote measurement system on Sunday, paving the way for a possible liftoff on Sept 25, weather permitting.

Zhou Yong and his colleagues at the launch site's metrological center are monitoring weather conditions around the clock, amidst worries of potential gale force winds on launch day.

Zhou, like many others gave up his Mid-Autumn festival holiday on Sunday, the country's first such holiday, to prepare for the flight.