CSM

China’s new-generation crewed spacecraft (CMS)

A reusable Capsule modular design to fly up to 10 times. At nine meters long and can hold as many as seven astronauts. The astronauts’ return cabin weighs 7 tons.

For missions to the Moon it will accommodate 4 astronauts, with independent, sanitary and entertainment areas for the crew.

The thermal-protective coating and be reapplied after being burned-out during re-entry.

China’s new-generation crewed spacecraft successfully completed orbital maneuvers, autonomously adjusting its orbit six times. The new-generation crewed spacecraft (CMS) was launched without a crew on a test mission by the first Long March-5B launch vehicle from the Wenchang Space Launch Center, Wenchang, Hainan Province, China, on 5 May 2020, at 10:00 UTC (18:00 local time). CMS is designed to be reusable, its landing is parachute-assisted and airbag-cushioned.

China’s new crewed spacecraft in orbit

China’s new-generation crewed spacecraft successfully landed at the Dongfeng landing site, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, on 8 May 2020, at 05:49 UTC (13:49 local time). The spacecraft, without a crew on board, entered the return trajectory at 04:21 UTC, the service module was separated at 05:33 UTC and the capsule landed safely at 05:49 UTC (13:49 local time).

China’s new crewed spacecraft lands successfully 8th May 2020

Development of a lander, life support, mission experience and ground support capacity for operations beyond low Earth orbit are all required before crewed lunar missions are possible.

SEE also Long March 5