Shenzhou 3
Shenzhou 3 was the third uncrewed flight test of China's human spaceflight program and the first Shenzhou with a technical state matching a crewed spacecraft. From 25 March to 1 April 2002 it completed 107 orbits, tested escape and emergency-rescue functions with instrumented human-simulation equipment, and returned its reentry module safely while the orbital module continued its science program.
Identity
- Aliases
- Shenzhou IIIShenzhou-3 test spaceship
- Name
- Shenzhou 3
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Shenzhou 3 was the third uncrewed flight test of China's human spaceflight program and the first Shenzhou with a technical state matching a crewed spacecraft. From 25 March to 1 April 2002 it completed 107 orbits, tested escape and emergency-rescue functions with instrumented human-simulation equipment, and returned its reentry module safely while the orbital module continued its science program.
- First Flight Date
- 2002-03-25
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://en.cmse.gov.cn/missions/shenzhouiii/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 14, 2026 at 16:46:30 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 14, 2026 at 16:46:30 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 2002-04-01
- Search Name
- Shenzhou 3 Shenzhou III Shenzhou-3 test spaceship