Success
Shenzhou-7
Human Exploration
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2F
LEOorbit
This is the third crewed mission for China's Shenzhou program. Shenzhou-7 began its mission by bringing Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming and Jing Haipeng into low Earth orbit. It was the first Chinese mission to have a three-person crew. During their 3 days in orbit, astronauts performed a number of tasks, including the first Chinese EVA carried out by Zhai Zhingang and Liu Boming. Shenzhou-7 deorbited and landed safely back on Earth on 28 September.
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 1:10 PM
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Mission details
The Shenzhou program is a crewed spaceflight initiative by China. The program put the first Chinese citizen, Yang Liwei, into orbit on 15 October 2003.
Jan 1, 1993 — ongoing
Orbital Attempt
#4,934
CASC Mission
#55
Pad Launch
#7
Location Launch
#43
Designator
2008-047
Launch Window
NET
Sep 25, 2008, 1:10 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Long March 2F Specs
The Long March 2F is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket, part of the Long March 2 rocket family. Designed to launch the crewed Shenzhou spacecraft, the Long March 2F is a human-rated two-stage version of the Long March 2E rocket, which in turn was based on the Long March 2C launch vehicle. It is launched from complex SLS at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
Length
62 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
464 t
Thrust
5,985 kN
LEO Capacity
8,400 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
1999
Fastest Turnaround
9mo 9d
Total Launches
7
Successful
7
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
7
Maiden flight: Nov 19, 1999
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Founded
1999
Administrator
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Total Launches
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Sep 25, 2008, 9:10 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911