Mission moon: China to launch next-generation crewed spacecraft as early as 2027. Details here
Also read: These are the listed companies behind the successful launch of Chandrayaan 3 mission; do you own any? China's Shenzhou spacecraft can transport up to three astronauts to low-Earth orbit that is based on Russia's Soyuz. It consists of a life-support and propulsion module, a re-entry capsule for their return to earth and an in-orbit module for short-term human habitation.
Also read: Chandrayaan-3: Second orbit-raising manoeuvre performed successfully, says ISRO The new spacecraft will be designed with only two modules - the propulsion and the return modules - to accommodate larger modules and significantly increase the carrying capacity to seven individuals. Zhang Bainan, chief designer of the trial version of the new-generation spacecraft, explained this design choice in 2020.
Moreover, the return module's impressive heat resistance allows for substantial reusability. (With inputs from Reuters)
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