1) China successfully docked the Shenzhou 8 spacecraft with the Tiangong 1 module on November 3, 2011, marking the country's first manned space docking. 2) The docking occurred 213 miles above Earth and demonstrated China's advanced space technology capabilities. 3) The successful docking is an important milestone for China's space program and establishes their ability to construct a space station like the International Space Station.