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CASC Shenzhou capsule
CASC · Reusable Capsule · China · Modern (1992–2009)
Shenzhou is a Chinese spacecraft developed for the China Manned Space Program. Its design was based on Russia's Soyuz, but larger and modernized. It has conducted 22 flights since 1999, including 16 crewed flights since 2005, the most recent being Shenzhou 21.
Specifications
- Category
- Space
- Sub-Category
- Capsule
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- Modern (1992–2009)
- Country
- China
- Manufacturer
- CASC
- Operator
- China / CNSA
- Primary Role
- Reusable Capsule
- Status
- In Service
- Service Entry
- 2003
- Produced
- 22
- Engine
- Shenzhou OMS engines (hypergolic)
- Thrust / Power
- Classified
- Launch
- Ground (Long March 2F)
- Length (ft)
- 29.5
- Wingspan (ft)
- 9.2
- Endurance (hr)
- 360
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 1115000
- Max Speed (mph)
- 17500
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 25