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Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 24

TBD Long March 2F/G →
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Nov 25, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Human Exploration Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China 100% success
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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

Shenzhou 24 will be the 24th flight of the Shenzhou program.

The first astronaut from Pakistan is expected to fly on this on a short duration mission, with another Chinese astronaut to undergo a year long expedition.

MISSION
Shenzhou 24
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Shenzhou
COUNTRY
CHN
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c9605b67-8a53-4239-a8ae-577fe3b79799
Reported date: Nov 25, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
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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.

When is the Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 24 launch?
The Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 24 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Shenzhou 24?
The Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 24 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 24 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 24 going to?
The Shenzhou 24 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Shenzhou 24?
The Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 24 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 24 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.
Oct 24, 2026 14:18 UTC
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Oct 24, 2026 14:18 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 25, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: c9605b67-8a53-4239-a8ae-577fe3b79799
●Open-Meteo Weather1 month ago
Pad weather at 40.96, 100.29

Mission Profile

Shenzhou 24 is a Long March 2F/G mission operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation set to lift off from Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China on November 25, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a human exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. It is flown as part of the Shenzhou program.