Shenzhou 13

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/shenzhou-13

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the spacecraft design?Shenzhou spacecraft, a Chinese human-rated spacecraft based on Soyuz technology
2. What is the mission duration?Approximately 183 days (October 16, 2021 – April 16, 2022)
3. When did Shenzhou 13 launch?It launched on October 16, 2021, starting a new chapter in China’s space adventures.
4. How long did the Shenzhou 13 crew stay in space?The crew stayed about six months, the longest stay for Chinese astronauts so far.

Extravehicular Activity (EVA): Any activity done by an astronaut outside a spacecraft beyond the Earth's appreciable atmosphere.
Microgravity: A condition in which people or objects appear to be weightless, often experienced in spaceflight.
Modular Space Station: A space station constructed from multiple connected modules, allowing for expansion and customization.