Shenzhou Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Shenzhou bus accounts for 23 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 1 are active. 22 have reentered. Most are built by CALT. The largest operator on this bus is CMSEO. The first launched in 1999, the most recent in 2026.
0
In orbit
1
Active
23
Total launched
22
Reentered
Shenzhou launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Shenzhou satellites.
| Manufacturer | CALT |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Crewed spacecraft |
| Launch mass | 3240 kg |
| Dry mass | 3240 kg |
| Length | 9.3 m |
| Diameter | 3.2 m |
| Span | 17 m |
| Shape | Cyl + 2 pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | 4 x retro motors |
Top operators
CMSEO 23
Top countries
CN 21 PRC 2
Shenzhou satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SZ-23 | 69180 | 2026-113A | CMSEO | May 24, 2026 | 92 min, 41.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SZ-22 | 66645 | 2025-272A | CMSEO | Nov 25, 2025 | 92 min, 41.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SZ-21 | 66263 | 2025-246A | CMSEO | Oct 31, 2025 | 92 min, 41.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SZ-20 | 63632 | 2025-082A | CMSEO | Apr 24, 2025 | 92 min, 41.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-19 (SZ-19) Shenzhou 19 | 61683 | 2024-194A | CMSEO | Oct 29, 2024 | 92 min, 41.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-18 (SZ-18) Shenzhou 18 | 59591 | 2024-078A | CMSEO | Apr 25, 2024 | 92 min, 41.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-17 (SZ-17) Shenzhou 17 | 58146 | 2023-164A | CMSEO | Oct 26, 2023 | 92 min, 41.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-16 (SZ-16) Shenzhou 16 | 56761 | 2023-077A | CMSEO | May 30, 2023 | 92 min, 41.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-15 (SZ-15) Shenzhou 15 | 54379 | 2022-162A | CMSEO | Nov 29, 2022 | 92 min, 41.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-14 (SZ-14) Shenzhou 14 | 52797 | 2022-060A | CMSEO | Jun 5, 2022 | 92 min, 41.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-13 (SZ-13) Shenzhou 13 | 49326 | 2021-092A | CMSEO | Oct 15, 2021 | 92 min, 41.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-12 (SZ-12) Shenzhou 12 | 48852 | 2021-053A | CMSEO | Jun 17, 2021 | 92 min, 41.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-11 (SZ-11) Shenzhou 11 | 41812 | 2016-061A | CMSEO | Oct 16, 2016 | 92 min, 42.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-10 (SZ-10) Shenzhou 10 | 39179 | 2013-029A | CMSEO | Jun 11, 2013 | 91 min, 42.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-9 (SZ-9) Shenzhou 9 | 38461 | 2012-032A | CMSEO | Jun 16, 2012 | 91 min, 42.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-8 (SZ-8) Shenzhou 8 | 37859 | 2011-063A | CMSEO | Oct 31, 2011 | 91 min, 42.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-7 (SZ-7) Shenzhou 7 | 33386 | 2008-047A | CMSEO | Sep 25, 2008 | 91 min, 42.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-6 (SZ-6) Shenzhou 6 | 28879 | 2005-040A | CMSEO | Oct 12, 2005 | 91 min, 42.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-5 (SZ-5) Shenzhou 5 | 28043 | 2003-045A | CMSEO | Oct 15, 2003 | 91 min, 42.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-4 (SZ-4) Shenzhou 4 | 27630 | 2002-061A | CMSEO | Dec 29, 2002 | 91 min, 42.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-3 (SZ-3) Shenzhou 3 | 27397 | 2002-014A | CMSEO | Mar 25, 2002 | 91 min, 42.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-2 (SZ-2) Shenzhou 2 | 26664 | 2001-001A | CMSEO | Jan 9, 2001 | 91 min, 42.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SHENZHOU-1 (SZ-1) Shenzhou | 25956 | 1999-061A | CMSEO | Nov 19, 1999 | 89 min, 42.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Shenzhou satellites are there?
The catalog lists 23 objects built on the Shenzhou bus. 0 are in orbit and 22 have reentered.
How many Shenzhou satellites are in orbit?
0 Shenzhou objects are currently in orbit, of which 1 carry an active status.
Who builds the Shenzhou bus?
The Shenzhou bus is most commonly built by CALT.
When did the first Shenzhou satellite launch?
The first cataloged Shenzhou satellite launched in 1999, and the most recent in 2026.