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SHENZHOU-7 (SZ-7) (33386)
COSPAR: 2008-047A | Alt Name: Shenzhou 7
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 25, 2008
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC921
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33386
International Designator
2008-047A
Decay Date
9/28/2008
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHENZHOU-7 (SZ-7)
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 7
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHENZHOU-7 (SZ-7), also known as Shenzhou 7, is a crewed spacecraft launched by China on September 25, 2008, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The satellite measures 10 meters in length and has a diameter of 3.2 meters with a span of 10 meters. It consists of a service module, return module, and an autonomous orbital module, configured as Cyl + Cone + Cyl. SHENZHOU-7 weighs approximately 3300 kg both at launch and in dry mass, powered by four deployable solar arrays and batteries. The spacecraft is equipped with four retro motors for its mission operations and was manufactured by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). Its primary purpose is to serve as a crewed spacecraft, operated by CMSEO.
Physical Characteristics
Length
10
Diameter
3.2
Span
10
Dry Mass
3300
Launch Mass
3300
Shape
Cyl + Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
7.9621
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 7 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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