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SHENZHOU-14 (SZ-14) (52797)
COSPAR: 2022-060A | Alt Name: Shenzhou 14
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 5, 2022
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52797
International Designator
2022-060A
Decay Date
12/4/2022
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHENZHOU-14 (SZ-14)
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 14
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHENZHOU-14 (SZ-14) is a crewed spacecraft launched by China on June 5, 2022, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's LC43/91 using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 9.3 meters in length with a diameter of 3.2 meters and a span of 17 meters. It has a dry mass of 3240 kilograms, the same as its launch mass. SHENZHOU-14 is equipped with a service module, return module, and an orbital module with a docking collar. The spacecraft's power comes from two deployable solar arrays and batteries, and it features four retro motors for maneuvering. Its mission involves serving as a crewed spacecraft for the China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO).
Physical Characteristics
Length
9.3
Diameter
3.2
Span
17
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 14 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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