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SHENZHOU-1 (SZ-1) (25956)
COSPAR: 1999-061A | Alt Name: Shenzhou
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 19, 1999
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC921
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25956
International Designator
1999-061A
Decay Date
11/21/1999
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHENZHOU-1 (SZ-1)
Alternative Name
Shenzhou
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHENZHOU-1 (SZ-1), also known as Shenzhou, is a crewed spacecraft launched on November 19, 1999, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC921 using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The satellite has a length of 10 meters and a diameter of 3.2 meters with a span of 10 meters. It has a dry mass of 3300 kg and was launched with the same mass. SHENZHOU-1 consists of a Service module, Return module, and Autonomous orbital Module configuration, manufactured by CALT for China's manned space program (CMSEO). The spacecraft is powered by four deployable solar arrays and batteries and includes four retro motors for propulsion. Its purpose aligns with its mission as a crewed spacecraft prototype.
Physical Characteristics
Length
10
Diameter
3.2
Span
10
Dry Mass
3300
Launch Mass
3300
Shape
Cyl + Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 1 Fanhui Cang
Purpose
Crewed spacecraft
Mission
Crewed spacecraft
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Shenzhou
Configuration
Service module, Return module, Autonomous orbital Module
Motor
4 x retro motors
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
4 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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