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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
All verified mentions of this spacecraft in source documents.
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The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft was hit by small fragments of debris.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.6Nov 5, 2025Shenzhou-20 crew return postponed due to the SZ-20 ship hit by small fragments of debris. via CCTV

The Shenzhou 20 crew will hand over to the Shenzhou 21 crew.

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PlanValue 3.2Nov 5, 2025Shenzhou 20 astronauts finish tasks and hand over to Shenzhou 21 crew for China's space station, set to return to Earth on November 5. Source:https://m.weibo.cn/status/QchkrnXSz

Shenzhou 20 is scheduled to return to Earth on November 5.

PlanValue 4.0Nov 5, 2025Shenzhou 20 astronauts finish tasks and hand over to Shenzhou 21 crew for China's space station, set to return to Earth on November 5. Source:https://m.weibo.cn/status/QchkrnXSz

A new return date for the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft's mission will be announced.

PlanValue 2.0Nov 5, 2025The return mission of China's Shenzhou-20 spacecraft is delayed due to possible space debris impact, for safety and success of astronauts mission. New return date to be announced. Full HD:https://youtu.be/w2ZP-qTdKa4

The return of the Shenzhou-20 crew has been postponed.

PlanValue 2.0Nov 5, 2025Shenzhou-20 crew return postponed due to the SZ-20 ship hit by small fragments of debris. via CCTV

Shenzhou 20 astronauts have completed their tasks for China's space station.

GeneralValue 2.0Nov 5, 2025Shenzhou 20 astronauts finish tasks and hand over to Shenzhou 21 crew for China's space station, set to return to Earth on November 5. Source:https://m.weibo.cn/status/QchkrnXSz

The return of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft has been delayed due to a possible space debris impact.

PlanValue 3.6Nov 5, 2025Return of Shenzhou-20 spacecraft delayed due to possible space debris impact. Safety of astronauts a priority, impact analysis ongoing. Scheduled return on November 5th postponed. Source:https://m.weibo.cn/status/Qcp4M8A5W

Impact analysis and risk assessment are underway for the Shenzhou-20 crew spacecraft.

PlanValue 2.0Nov 5, 2025China's human spaceflight agency stated today that the Shenzhou-20 crew spacecraft may have been struck by a small piece of debris. Impact analysis and risk assessment are underway, delaying the crew's return to Earth, originally scheduled for Nov. 5. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/G3ikYCQLEvPswvl4-8at6Q

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

GeneralValue 3.0Nov 5, 2025China's human spaceflight agency stated today that the Shenzhou-20 crew spacecraft may have been struck by a small piece of debris. Impact analysis and risk assessment are underway, delaying the crew's return to Earth, originally scheduled for Nov. 5. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/G3ikYCQLEvPswvl4-8at6Q

The crew's return to Earth from Shenzhou-20 has been delayed from the originally scheduled date of November 5.

PlanValue 3.5Nov 5, 2025China's human spaceflight agency stated today that the Shenzhou-20 crew spacecraft may have been struck by a small piece of debris. Impact analysis and risk assessment are underway, delaying the crew's return to Earth, originally scheduled for Nov. 5. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/G3ikYCQLEvPswvl4-8at6Q

CMSA announced the return of Shenzhou-20.

GeneralValue 1.8Nov 5, 2025🚨 CMSA announced the return of Shenzhou-20 postponed due to a suspected impact on the spacecraft by space debris.

The China Manned Space Agency confirmed that the Shenzhou-20 spaceship may have been hit by a small orbital debris object.

GeneralValue 3.5Nov 5, 2025RT by @insomniacai163: Safety First: Shenzhou-20 Return postponed: The China Manned Space Agency has confirmed that the Shenzhou-20 spaceship may have been hit by a small orbital debris object. Officials are conducting impact assessments and risk analyses to evaluate the situation. Updates will follow.

The China Manned Space Agency confirmed that the Shenzhou-20 spaceship may have been hit by a small orbital debris object.

GeneralCapabilityValue 2.0Nov 5, 2025RT by @insomniacai163: Safety First: Shenzhou-20 Return postponed: The China Manned Space Agency has confirmed that the Shenzhou-20 spaceship may have been hit by a small orbital debris object. Officials are conducting impact assessments and risk analyses to evaluate the situation. Updates will follow.

The scheduled return of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft on November 5th has been postponed.

PlanValue 3.5Nov 5, 2025Return of Shenzhou-20 spacecraft delayed due to possible space debris impact. Safety of astronauts a priority, impact analysis ongoing. Scheduled return on November 5th postponed. Source:https://m.weibo.cn/status/Qcp4M8A5W

The Shenzhou-20 crew handed over control of the Tiangong space station to the Shenzhou-21 astronauts.

GeneralPlanValue 3.0Nov 4, 2025Shenzhou-20 crew have handed over control of Tiangong space station to the Shenzhou-21 astronauts. SZ-20 Trio heading home Nov. 5. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/W77mDnEmjGeZhrBm9QzXzw

Shenzhou-20 crew's mission surpasses the duration of Shenzhou-18.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.5Nov 4, 2025Shenzhou-20 crew breaks record with 193-day mission, surpassing Shenzhou-18. Source:https://m.weibo.cn/status/QcgokrRFG

The Shenzhou-20 crew, also known as the SZ-20 Trio, is scheduled to return home on November 5.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 4, 2025Shenzhou-20 crew have handed over control of Tiangong space station to the Shenzhou-21 astronauts. SZ-20 Trio heading home Nov. 5. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/W77mDnEmjGeZhrBm9QzXzw

On November 4th, the Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 crews held a key handover ceremony to transfer management of Tiangong to Zhang Lu's crew.

GovernanceGeneralValue 4.0Nov 4, 2025Barbecue Feast Hosted on Tiangong During Crew Handover

The new crew was welcomed by the Shenzhou-20 crew, including Commander Chen Dong, Operator Chen Zhongrui, and Science Operator Wang Jie, on November 1st.

GeneralValue 2.3Nov 4, 2025Barbecue Feast Hosted on Tiangong During Crew Handover

Shenzhou-20 handed over the symbolic key of the China Space Station to Shenzhou-21.

PlanGeneralValue 2.8Nov 4, 2025Shenzhou-20 handed over the symbolic key of the China Space Station to Shenzhou-21, one day before their scheduled return.