SPACECRAFT INFO

The Shenzhou spacecraft resembles the Soyuz, although it is longer, with a larger habitable volume. It features a powered service module like the Soyuz, and prior to Shenzhou 8 its orbital module was capable of autonomous flight. The aft service module contains life support and other equipment required for the functioning of Shenzhou.

MANUFACTURER INFO

China National Space Administration

SPACECRAFT SPECIFICATIONS

(height)

9.25

(diameter)

2.8 m

HUMAN RATED

CREW

3

PAYLOAD

null

FIRST FLIGHT

1999-11-19

FLIGHT LIFE

200 day design life.