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Shenzhou 20

retired

神舟二十号

Human SpaceflightLEOCOSPAR 2025-082ALaunched 4/24/2025
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Shenzhou 20 Mission
Launch Vehicle
Long March 2F G
Launch Date
4/24/2025
Last Contact
1/19/2026
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
381.5 km
Inclination
41.46 deg
Dry Mass
3,258 kg
Total Mass
8,100 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
2025-082A
Track
Mentions
307
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The Shenzhou-20 project team organized comprehensive simulation analysis, testing, and safety assessments of the spacecraft.

CapabilityPlanValue 2.2Nov 11, 2025Will the Shenzhou-20 Taikonauts Return With Their Spacecraft?

The project team activated emergency plans and measures following the postponement of the Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft return mission.

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PlanGeneralValue 2.0Nov 11, 2025Will the Shenzhou-20 Taikonauts Return With Their Spacecraft?

The preparations suggest that Shenzhou-20 is clear to land.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 11, 2025Update: "Shenzhou-20 crew's return mission is progressing smoothly," CMSEO says, without explicitly stating the plan. But "landing site is currently conducting comprehensive rehearsals for the Shenzhou-20 crew's return," suggesting SZ-20 is clear to land. https://www.cmse.gov.cn/xwzx/202511/t20251111_57045.html

El posible impacto de un pequeño fragmento de basura ha obligado a cancelar la salida de la misión Shenzhou-20.

PlanValue 2.0Nov 10, 2025El impacto de un fragmento de basura retrasa el regreso de la misión Shenzhou-20

La misión Shenzhou-20 despegó del Centro de Lanzamiento de Satélites de Jiuquan el 24 de abril.

PlanGeneralValue 3.5Nov 10, 2025El impacto de un fragmento de basura retrasa el regreso de la misión Shenzhou-20

El Shenzhou-20 descenderá con un sistema de paracaídas para aterrizar en Dongfeng, en la Región Autónoma de Mongolia Interior, en el norte de China.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 10, 2025El impacto de un fragmento de basura retrasa el regreso de la misión Shenzhou-20

Tres astronautas que reemplazarán a los compañeros de la Shenzhou-20 en la misión Shenzhou-21 partieron hacia Tiangong el 31 de octubre.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 10, 2025El impacto de un fragmento de basura retrasa el regreso de la misión Shenzhou-20

La misión Shenzhou-20 llegó a la estación espacial Tiangong después de una persecución orbital de seis horas.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 3.8Nov 10, 2025El impacto de un fragmento de basura retrasa el regreso de la misión Shenzhou-20

La misión Shenzhou-20 ha realizado cuatro caminatas espaciales para instalar escudos contra la basura espacial.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 10, 2025El impacto de un fragmento de basura retrasa el regreso de la misión Shenzhou-20

El trío de taikonautas forma parte de la misión Shenzhou-20.

GeneralValue 3.0Nov 10, 2025El impacto de un fragmento de basura retrasa el regreso de la misión Shenzhou-20

China's human spaceflight agency stated that the Shenzhou-20 crew spacecraft may have been struck by a small piece of debris.

GeneralCapabilityPlanValue 3.4Nov 8, 2025RT by @insomniacai163: No update from China's human spaceflight agency on the possible debris impact on the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft. Insiders on weibo suggest a decision soon, which will be very much safety first. We could see Shenzhou-22 launching without crew, and the 3 SZ-20 astros returning on SZ-21

The China Manned Space Agency has not identified which part of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft may have been struck by debris.

GeneralValue 2.2Nov 8, 2025What's Happening With the Shenzhou-20 Return Delay?

The uncrewed Shenzhou-20 spacecraft will undock from Tiangong as part of the rescue plan.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 8, 2025What's Happening With the Shenzhou-20 Return Delay?

The Shenzhou-20 crew will depart Tiangong in the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft if the backup plan is enacted.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 8, 2025What's Happening With the Shenzhou-20 Return Delay?

The Shenzhou-20 crew handed over management of the Tiangong Space Station to the Shenzhou-21 crew on November 4th.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 8, 2025What's Happening With the Shenzhou-20 Return Delay?

The three astronauts from Shenzhou-20 are expected to return on Shenzhou-21.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 8, 2025RT by @insomniacai163: No update from China's human spaceflight agency on the possible debris impact on the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft. Insiders on weibo suggest a decision soon, which will be very much safety first. We could see Shenzhou-22 launching without crew, and the 3 SZ-20 astros returning on SZ-21

If Shenzhou-20 returns as planned, there will be no change to Tiangong’s future schedule.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 8, 2025What's Happening With the Shenzhou-20 Return Delay?

The risk assessment for the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft is being conducted by the China Manned Space Agency.

GeneralValue 2.2Nov 8, 2025What's Happening With the Shenzhou-20 Return Delay?

The crews of Shenzhou 20 and 21 set a record for the longest period of simultaneous living and working by 6 astronauts.

GeneralValue 3.6Nov 8, 2025The crews of Shenzhou 20 and 21 have been on Tiangong space station for 8 days, setting a record for the longest period of simultaneous living and working by 6 astronauts. The environmental systems are working hard. Source:https://m.weibo.cn/status/QcSpqjvqY

If the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft is deemed unsuitable for crew return, a backup rescue plan will be activated.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 8, 2025What's Happening With the Shenzhou-20 Return Delay?