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China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch SuccessfulHuman ExplorationLong March 2F/G
Launched 2025-04-24 09:17:31 UTCLaunch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Success
Reached Low Earth Orbit
Worldwide
84th
orbital launch attempt in 2025
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
17th
launch this year
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
1st
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
176 d 12 h
since the pad's previous launch
Ninth crewed flight to the Chinese space station.
Due to damage sustained by the spacecraft's descent module porthole window by orbital debris collision found in early November 2025, the spacecraft was deemed unsuitable for crew return. Shenzhou 22 was launched without crew as replacement, and Shenzhou 20 will return to Earth without crew after EVA inspection by the onboard crew.
Launch Provider
Government · China · Founded 1999 · Chairman & President Lei Fanpei
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Launches
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Successful
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Landings
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Upcoming
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scheduled
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Launch success.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Liftoff.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Official Webcast by CGTN has started
Launch Library 2
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NET April 24 per NOTAMs.
Cosmic_Penguin
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NET late April.
Cosmic_Penguin
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Added launch.
Cosmic_Penguin
Height
62m
Diameter
3.4m
To low Earth orbit
8,399kg
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Shenzhou 24CASC · Long March 2F/G · Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLow Earth OrbitTo be determinedTime TBDNET
Flight 2CASC · Long March 12A · Long March 12 series Pad, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLow Earth OrbitTo be determinedNET 2026
