Success
Shenzhou 23
Human Exploration
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2F/G
LEOorbit
Shenzhou 23 will be the 23rd flight of the Shenzhou program.
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Replay
Mission details
The Tiangong space station is a space station placed in Low Earth orbit between 340 and 450 km above the surface.
Apr 29, 2021 — ongoing
The Shenzhou program is a crewed spaceflight initiative by China. The program put the first Chinese citizen, Yang Liwei, into orbit on 15 October 2003.
Jan 1, 1993 — ongoing
Orbital Attempt
#7,291
CASC Mission
#591
Pad Launch
#29
Location Launch
#286
Designator
2026-113
Launch Window
NET
May 24, 2026, 3:08 PM
Precision
Second
Schedule Changes
5 updates
Lift Off
2:58 PM
Window Open
3:38 PM
Window Close
Schedule Updates
5 entries- Current scheduleCurrentNo NET changeMay 24, 2026, 3:31 PMMay 24, 2026, 3:08 PM(Second)Success
- Schedule updatedNo NET changeMay 24, 2026, 3:10 PMMay 24, 2026, 3:08 PM(Second)In Flight
- Schedule updatedMoved up 6d 8hMay 18, 2026, 6:44 AMMay 24, 2026, 3:08 PM(Minute)GoWindow: 2:58 PM – 3:38 PM
- Schedule updatedMoved up 30dMay 16, 2026, 2:05 AMMay 31, 2026, 12:00 AM(Month)TBDWindow: 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Initial scheduleApr 17, 2026, 5:52 AMJun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM(Year Half 1)TBD
Long March 2F/G Specs
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.
Length
62 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
464 t
LEO Capacity
8,399 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2011
Fastest Turnaround
24d 12h
Total Launches
22
Successful
22
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
22
Maiden flight: Oct 31, 2011
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
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.
Founded
1999
Administrator
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Total Launches
592
Successful
576
Failed
15
Pending
8
Consecutive Success
17
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
May 24, 2026, 11:08 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911