“神舟” (Shenzhou) is a series of crewed spacecraft developed by China for its human spaceflight program. The name translates to "Divine Vessel" and signifies China's ambition in space exploration. The first Shenzhou mission launched in 1999, marking China's entry into human spaceflight. Each Shenzhou spacecraft is designed to carry astronauts to low Earth orbit, where they can conduct scientific research and technology demonstrations. The missions are part of China's broader efforts to establish a permanent space station, known as Tiangong, and to enhance its capabilities in space exploration and international collaboration.