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Shenzhou (manned spacecraft)

Shenzhou is China's crewed spacecraft designed for human spaceflight, similar to Russia's Soyuz or the U.S. Orion. It transports astronauts to space, supports them during missions, and returns safely to Earth. Shenzhou consists of modules for living, working, and docking with space laboratories or modules like Tiangong. It is launched atop a Long March rocket, showcasing China's advanced space capabilities. The spacecraft enables scientific experiments, technology tests, and the development of China’s space station, contributing to humanity’s exploration and understanding of space while demonstrating China’s growing role in space exploration.