Shenzhou

[production]

space · food-service · 2 deployments in catalog

Form Factor

space

Lifecycle

production

Operational Reality

Autonomous

Deployments

2

Target Price

Custom Quote

  • PRODUCTION

Description

Crewed spacecraft performing autonomous fast-rendezvous docking with the Tiangong space station. It is a robotic system designed for physical AI applications. Key specifications include Autonomy level: autonomous fast rendezvous + docking, Form factor: space, Maker: China Manned Space Agency.

Key facts & specs

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website
https://spacenews.com/shenzhou-21-completes-rapid-docking-with-tiangong-space-station-3-5-hours-after-launch/
maturity
production
lifecycle
active
manufacturer
China Manned Space Agency
deployments count
2
Maturity stage
production
Role
crew spacecraft
Autonomy
autonomous fast rendezvous + docking
Autonomy level
autonomous fast rendezvous + docking
Form factor
space
Maker
China Manned Space Agency

Autonomy: verified vs claimed

Audited Operational Reality

Autonomous

Independent audit: evaluates human teleoperation reliance, VR assistance, and vendor autonomy bounds.

Manufacturer Claim
Autonomous robotics system.

Safety record

Safety Status
1 incident(s) logged

1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Oct 2025.

Risk Metrics
Incidents: 1
Recalls: 0
Latest: Oct 2025
serious: 1

FAQ

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What is Shenzhou?

Crewed spacecraft performing autonomous fast-rendezvous docking with the Tiangong space station. It is a robotic system designed for physical AI applications. Key specifications include Autonomy level: autonomous fast rendezvous + docking, Form factor: space, Maker: China Manned Space Agency.

Is Shenzhou actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Shenzhou is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

Who makes Shenzhou?

Shenzhou is made by China Manned Space Agency, based in Beijing, China, founded in 1993.

Where is Shenzhou deployed?

2 verified deployments of Shenzhou are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Low Earth Orbit.

Can you buy Shenzhou?

Shenzhou is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.

What are alternatives to Shenzhou?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Shenzhou include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, spacevan.

How does Shenzhou compare to Chang'e Lander?

Shenzhou and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Shenzhou has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is Shenzhou a top space?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Shenzhou ranks in roughly the top 39% of space models tracked by the registry.

What is Shenzhou's maturity stage?

Shenzhou is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.

Is Shenzhou safe?

Shenzhou has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Oct 2025. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & applications

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