1991 LY1. Discovered 1991 June 6 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (*MPO 8631)
Yang Liwei (1965– ) was the first from China to orbit the earth. His Shenzou V space capsule was launched in Oct. 2003. After completing 14 revolutions he landed safely in the grasslands of China’s Inner Mongolai province. (M 50463)
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(2006). (21064) Yangliwei [3.18, 0.12, 2.6]. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-34361-5_1883
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