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Vantor Satellite Captures Shenlong Space Plane Docked

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Vantor’s WorldView 3 satellite photographed China’s Shenlong space plane docked to a solar-panel satellite.
The image was captured from 56 miles (90 km) altitude with 4.5 cm resolution, showing open payload bay doors.
LeoLabs added a new object near Shenlong in June 2026 after its fourth mission launched in February 2026.
China’s space agency said Shenlong tests technologies for future peaceful round-trip space use.

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Vantor’s WorldView 3 satellite photographed China’s Shenlong space plane docked to a solar-panel satellite.
The image was captured from 56 miles (90 km) altitude with 4.5 cm resolution, showing open payload bay doors.
LeoLabs added a new object near Shenlong in June 2026 after its fourth mission launched in February 2026.
China’s space agency said Shenlong tests technologies for future peaceful round-trip space use.