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SHENZHOU-19 (SZ-19) (61683)
COSPAR: 2024-194A | Alt Name: Shenzhou 19
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 29, 2024
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61683
International Designator
2024-194A
Decay Date
4/30/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHENZHOU-19 (SZ-19)
Alternative Name
Shenzhou 19
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CMSEO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHENZHOU-19 (SZ-19), also known as Shenzhou 19, is a crewed spacecraft launched by CMSEO on October 29, 2024, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using the Chang Zheng 2F launch vehicle. The spacecraft consists 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. SHENZHOU-19 has a dry mass and launch mass of 3258 kilograms each. The spacecraft is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries, and its propulsion system includes four retro motors for maneuvering. It was manufactured by CALT (China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology) and is designated as a crewed spacecraft with the purpose of conducting missions in Earth's orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
9.3
Diameter
3.2
Span
17
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 19 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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