SHENZHOU-17 (SZ-17) (58146)

COSPAR: 2023-164A | Alt Name: Shenzhou 17

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 26, 2023

Launch Site

JSC

Launch Pad

LC43/91

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 2F

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58146

International Designator

2023-164A

Decay Date

4/30/2024

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SHENZHOU-17 (SZ-17)

Alternative Name

Shenzhou 17

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CMSEO

Country

China

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Summary

SHENZHOU-17 (SZ-17), also known as Shenzhou 17, is a crewed spacecraft launched by China on October 26, 2023, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a length of 9.3 meters and a diameter of 3.2 meters with a span of 17 meters. It consists of a service module, return module, and an orbital module equipped with a docking collar. SHENZHOU-17 was manufactured by CALT and its launch mass is 3258 kg, matching its dry mass. The satellite's power source includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. It carries the Shenzhou 17 Fanhui Cang payload and is equipped with four retro motors for its mission operations. The spacecraft has a cylindrical shape with two panels and is owned by CMSEO.

Physical Characteristics

Length

9.3

Diameter

3.2

Span

Dry Mass

3258

Launch Mass

3258

Shape

Cyl + 2 pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Shenzhou 17 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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