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SHENZHOU-10 (SZ-10) (39179)
COSPAR: 2013-029A | Alt Name: Shenzhou 10
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 11, 2013
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC921
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39179
International Designator
2013-029A
Decay Date
6/25/2013
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHENZHOU-10 (SZ-10)
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 10
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHENZHOU-10 (SZ-10), also known as Shenzhou 10, is a crewed spacecraft belonging to the Shenzhou series, launched by China on June 11, 2013, from Launch Pad LC921 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 9.3 meters in length and 3.2 meters in diameter with a span of 17 meters. It consists of a service module, return module, and an orbital module equipped with a docking collar. SHENZHOU-10 has a dry mass and launch mass both measured at 3240 kilograms, powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is part of China's efforts in crewed space missions, featuring four retro motors for maneuvering and an RCS system providing 21.473 units of thrust. Its shape consists of a cylinder with two panels attached. SHENZHOU-10 was manufactured by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) and owned by CMSEO. The satellite's primary payload is the Shenzhou 10 Fanhui Cang, aimed at crewed space missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
9.3
Diameter
3.2
Span
17
Dry Mass
3240
Launch Mass
3240
Shape
Cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
21.473
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 10 Fanhui Cang
Purpose
Crewed spacecraft
Mission
Crewed spacecraft
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Shenzhou
Configuration
Service module, Return module, orbital Module with docking collar
Motor
4 x retro motors
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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