SHENZHOU-12 (SZ-12) (48852)

COSPAR: 2021-053A | Alt Name: Shenzhou 12

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 17, 2021

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC43/91

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2F

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48852

International Designator

2021-053A

Decay Date

9/17/2021

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SHENZHOU-12 (SZ-12)

Alternative Name

Shenzhou 12

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CMSEO

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

SHENZHOU-12 (SZ-12), also known as Shenzhou 12, is a crewed spacecraft launched by CMSEO on June 17, 2021, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The satellite features a configuration consisting of a service module, return module, and an orbital module with a docking collar. It measures 9.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 3.2 meters with a span of 17 meters. The spacecraft has a dry mass of 3,240 kilograms, the same as its launch mass. Its power system includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. SHENZHOU-12 is equipped with four retro motors for maneuvering in space and carries Shenzhou 12 Fanhui Cang as payload. The satellite's shape can be described as cylindrical with two panels attached, manufactured by CALT.

Physical Characteristics

Length

9.3

Diameter

3.2

Span

Dry Mass

3240

Launch Mass

3240

Shape

Cyl + 2 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Shenzhou 12 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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