Chinese reusable experimental spacecraft (CSSHQ)

Reusable uncrewed spaceplaneIn servicePending verification

Also known as: Shenlong, CSSHQ

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System

TypeReusable uncrewed spaceplane

Alternative designationsShenlong, CSSHQ

ProliferationOrigin country only

First launch2020Med^[1]

Program statusFourth mission in 2026Med^[1]

Mission

MissionReleased small satellites on its first three missions; limited RPO, capture and orbit raisingMed^[1]

Orbit

Orbit regimeLEOMed^[1]

Summary

China's classified reusable spaceplane, launched from Jiuquan and believed to land at Lop Nur.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.

Operators

Sources

Chinese Reusable Experimental Spacecraft fact sheet, Secure World Foundation
Published/updated 2026-06-15 · Tier 2 · checked 2026-11-08

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