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SHENZHOU-11 (SZ-11) (41812)
COSPAR: 2016-061A | Alt Name: Shenzhou 11
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 16, 2016
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC921
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41812
International Designator
2016-061A
Decay Date
11/18/2016
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHENZHOU-11 (SZ-11)
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 11
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHENZHOU-11 (SZ-11), also known as Shenzhou 11, is a crewed spacecraft launched by China on October 16, 2016 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC921 pad using a Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a configuration that includes a service module, return module, and an orbital module with a docking collar. It measures 9.3 meters in length and 3.2 meters in diameter with a span of 17 meters. Its dry mass is 3240 kg, which is also its launch mass. The satellite's power source consists of two deployable solar arrays and batteries. For propulsion, it uses four retro motors for maneuvering. The Shenzhou 11 spacecraft was manufactured by CALT and is owned by CMSEO, with the primary purpose being a crewed mission. Its shape is characterized as cylindrical with two panels (Cyl + 2 pan).
Physical Characteristics
Length
9.3
Diameter
3.2
Span
17
Dry Mass
3240
Launch Mass
3240
Shape
Cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
13.1623
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shenzhou 11 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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