MISSION OVERVIEW
The Shenzhou-15 crew return capsule successfully landed at Dongfeng Landing Site, completing China’s space station crew rotation mission. This landing marked the safe return of three taikonauts after their extended stay aboard the Tiangong space station. The mission represented a crucial milestone in China’s human spaceflight program and space station operations.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Shenzhou Return CapsuleAGENCY
CNSATARGET ORBIT
Landing
LAUNCH PAD
N/ALAUNCH SITE
Dongfeng Landing SiteLAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 2F | Shenzhou-15 Return launch?
The Long March 2F | Shenzhou-15 Return is scheduled for Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 1:16 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: Success.
What rocket is being used for Long March 2F | Shenzhou-15 Return?
The Long March 2F | Shenzhou-15 Return mission uses the Shenzhou Return Capsule rocket.
Where is the Long March 2F | Shenzhou-15 Return launching from?
The launch takes place from N/A at Dongfeng Landing Site.
What orbit is Long March 2F | Shenzhou-15 Return going to?
The Long March 2F | Shenzhou-15 Return mission is targeting Landing.
Who is launching Long March 2F | Shenzhou-15 Return?
The Long March 2F | Shenzhou-15 Return is operated by CNSA.
Can I watch the Long March 2F | Shenzhou-15 Return 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
Mar 31, 2026 00:37 UTC
Status: Success
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 28, 2026 00:27 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 00:27 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 4, 2023 at 01:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by CNSA
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