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Mengzhou (Test)
Testing China's future Moon-capable capsule.
Mission Overview
An uncrewed test of a larger, reusable spacecraft designed to eventually carry six astronauts to the Chinese Space Station and the Moon.
Learning from History
"Unlike the Shenzhou (Soyuz-based), this craft uses a "blunt body" design similar to the US Orion or Crew Dragon."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Type | Test/Crewed |
| Destination | High Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Long March 5B |