Space capsule size varies significantly depending on type and purpose: the diameter of the orbital module of a manned spacecraft is about 2.25 meters (such as the Shenzhou series), the diameter of the new generation of manned spacecraft can reach 4.5 meters, the diameter of the space station experimental module (such as the Mengtian module) is 4.2 meters and 17.8 meters long, while the length of the commercial homestay space capsule can reach 11.5 meters and the width is 3.3 meters.
Space capsule size of manned spacecraft
Traditional manned spacecraft : Taking the orbital module of the Shenzhou spacecraft as an example, its maximum diameter is 2.25 meters and the total length is 2.8 meters. It is mainly used for astronauts to work and dock in orbit.
New generation manned spacecraft : The diameter of the model under development has increased to 4.5 meters, which is nearly double the traditional design and can carry 7 people.
Space station experimental module size
Mengtian experimental module : As a component of the Chinese space station, it is 17.8 meters long and 4.2 meters in diameter. It can accommodate 1.2-meter-wide scientific equipment in and out, and has 8 experimental cabinets inside.
Commercial B&B Space Capsule Size
Starry Sky Capsule K70: 11.5m long x 3.3m wide x 3.3m high, with a construction area of 38㎡.
Smart Micro Homestay Space Capsule: Same size, including two bedrooms, one bathroom and one balcony, with double-layer hollow tempered glass design.
