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SHENZHOU-15 (SZ-15) (54379)
COSPAR: 2022-162A | Alt Name: Shenzhou 15
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 29, 2022
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54379
International Designator
2022-162A
Decay Date
6/3/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHENZHOU-15 (SZ-15)
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 15
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHENZHOU-15 (SZ-15), also known as Shenzhou 15, is a crewed spacecraft launched on November 29, 2022, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 9.3 meters in length and 3.2 meters in diameter with a span of 17 meters, featuring a cylindrical body with two panels. The spacecraft consists of a service module, return module, and an orbital module equipped with a docking collar. SHENZHOU-15 was manufactured by CALT (China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology) and has a dry mass of 3240 kg, matching its launch mass. It is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries and includes four retro motors for maneuvering. The mission aims to support crewed space activities under the ownership of CMSEO (China Manned Space Engineering Office).
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 15 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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