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About this launch
Fourth and final test flight of the Shenzhou spacecraft, without crew on board. The spacecraft was flown in the same configuration as a crew-carrying mission, and as such two dummy astronauts were carried on board, as are sleeping bags, food and medication. The control systems were fitted with…
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
- Site
- Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Rocket and boosterLong March 2F
- Vehicle
- Long March 2F
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MissionHuman Exploration · LEO
Human Exploration · LEO
What it put in orbit3 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHENZHOU-4 (SZ-4) 2002-061A | Payload | re-entered 2003-01-05 | |
| CZ-2F R/B 2002-061B | Rocket body | re-entered 2003-01-09 | |
| SZ-4 MODULE 2002-061C | Payload | re-entered 2003-09-09 |
COSPAR ID 2002-061. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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