Mengzhou 1
Mockup of a Mengzhou spacecraft (2023) | |
| Mission type | Test Flight |
|---|---|
| Operator | China Manned Space Agency |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | Mengzhou |
| Manufacturer | China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 2026 (Planned) |
| Rocket | Long March 10A |
| Launch site | Wenchang, LC-3 |
| Contractor | China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Low Earth orbit |
Mengzhou 1 (梦舟一号) is a planned uncrewed orbital test flight of Mengzhou spacecraft scheduled for 2026. Mengzhou is planned to replace the Shenzhou spacecraft for missions to Tiangong space station and will be used on to transport crew for the planned first Chinese crewed lunar landing on the Moon. This will also be the maiden flight of Long March 10A Variant of Long March 10.[1]
References
- ^ Jones, Andrew (30 October 2025). "China targets 2026 for first Long March 10 launch, new lunar crew spacecraft flight". spacenews.com. Retrieved 30 October 2025.