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Shenzhou 8

retired

神舟八号

Human SpaceflightLEOCOSPAR 2011-063ALaunched 10/31/2011
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Shenzhou 8 Mission
Launch Vehicle
Long March 2F G
Launch Date
10/31/2011
Last Contact
11/17/2011
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
287.5 km
Inclination
42.78 deg
Dry Mass
3,240 kg
Total Mass
5,500 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Human Spaceflight
Payload Category
SS
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
China Manned Space Agency (CMSA)
Manufacturer
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT)
Registry
COSPAR ID
2011-063A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/649
Track
Mentions
2
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