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Shenzhou 23
Long March 2F/GChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
Sunday, May 24, 2026 · 03:08 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
NextLaunch Day PrepT-06:00:00
Time to launch
Launch Window Confidence
88% — High ConfidenceVehicle
Long March 2F/G
Profile →The Long March 2F is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket, part of the Long March 2 rocket family. Designed to launch the crewed Shenzhou spacecraft, the Long March 2F is a human-rated two-...
Height62 m
LEO Payload8,399 kg
Launches600
Successes575
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Profile →CHN • Founded 1999
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 manufactu...
Mission Brief
Shenzhou 23 will be the 23rd flight of the Shenzhou program.
PayloadShenzhou 23
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerShenzhou, Tiangong space station
Stages2
PadLaunch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Mission Timeline
3 / 1421%Up next · Pre-launch
Launch Day Prep
Final pad inspections and range clearance
T-06:00:00
09:08 AM UTC
- Mission AnnouncedT-720:00:0003:08 PM UTC
- Vehicle RolloutT-48:00:0003:08 PM UTC
- Wet Dress RehearsalT-24:00:0003:08 PM UTC
- Launch Day PrepT-06:00:0009:08 AM UTC
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Launch Site
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
40.958°N, 100.291°E
Delay History
May 31May 24TBD → Go
Schedule updated
Jun 30May 31TBD → TBD
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Jun 30Jun 30TBD → TBD
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