SHENZHOU-13 (SZ-13) (49326)

COSPAR: 2021-092A | Alt Name: Shenzhou 13

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 15, 2021

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC43/91

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2F

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

49326

International Designator

2021-092A

Decay Date

4/16/2022

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SHENZHOU-13 (SZ-13)

Alternative Name

Shenzhou 13

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CMSEO

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

SHENZHOU-13 (SZ-13), also known as Shenzhou 13, is a crewed spacecraft designed and manufactured by CALT in China for the CMSEO. It was launched on October 15, 2021, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC43/91 launch pad using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration including a service module, return module, and an orbital module with a docking collar. SHENZHOU-13 measures 9.3 meters in length and 3.2 meters in diameter, with a span of 17 meters. It weighs approximately 3240 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. The spacecraft is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries and is equipped with four retro motors for maneuvering. Its purpose is to serve as a crewed spacecraft, carrying the Shenzhou 13 Fanhui Cang payload into orbit.

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 13 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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