CHINA AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23
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May 24, 2026 at 15:08 UTC
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PADLaunch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMShenzhou
MISSION OVERVIEW
Shenzhou 23 will be the 23rd flight of the Shenzhou program.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2F/GMISSION
Shenzhou 23
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)PROGRAM
Shenzhou
COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a0e0f590-1cb4-4b6b-845c-0087633af132
Reported date: May 24, 2026 at 15:08 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 24, 2026 at 15:29 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 24, 2026 at 15:19 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 18, 2026 at 08:32 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(6.4 days)
May 18, 2026 at 08:32 UTCMay 31, 2026 00:00 → May 24, 2026 15:08 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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SHENZHOU — SHENZHOU 23
23SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
Tiangong space stationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Spacecraft used to launch 3 astronauts on the 11th crewed mission to the Chinese Space Station.
CREW MANIFEST
Zhu YangzhuCommander
Lai Ka-yingOperator
Zhang ZhiyuanOperator
VEHICLE — Long March 2F/G →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
F/G
FLIGHTS
22
SUCCESSES
22
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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-stage version of the Long March 2E rocket, which in turn was based on the Long March 2C launch vehicle. It is launched from complex SLS at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The Long March 2F/G version includes longer boosters for increased lift capability, among other improvements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 launch?
The Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:08 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Shenzhou 23?
The Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 mission uses the Long March 2F/G rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2F/G has flown 22 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Shenzhou 23 going to?
The Shenzhou 23 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Shenzhou 23?
The Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It is part of the Shenzhou program.
Can I watch the Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
May 31, 2026 07:32 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 24, 2026 15:29 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
May 24, 2026 15:19 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
May 23, 2026 22:16 UTC
Shenzhou 23 set to launch new crew to Tiangong space stationThe Chinese space station Tiangong, permanently occupied since June 5, 2022, is set to receiveu2026 The post Shenzhou 23 set to launch new crew to…
NASASpaceflight
May 18, 2026 08:32 UTC
Launch moved up by 6.4 days
May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 May 24, 2026 15:08 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 18, 2026 08:32 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
May 16, 2026 04:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
May 16, 2026 04:13 UTC
Launch date set: May 24, 2026 at 15:08 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: a0e0f590-1cb4-4b6b-845c-0087633af132
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Mission Profile
Shenzhou 23 was a Long March 2F/G mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation that lifted off from Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on May 24, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a human exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Shenzhou program. The launch was a success.