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Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 20
Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 20 launched on Thu, Apr 24, 2025, 09:17 AM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.
Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Lifted offNET Apr 2025
NET Thu, Apr 24, 2025, 09:17 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Long March 2F/GVehicle
China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationProvider
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)Pad
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaLocation
ShenzhouProgram
Human ExplorationMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Long March 2F/G to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Long March 2F/G ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Shenzhou 20
Ninth crewed flight to the Chinese space station. Due to damage sustained by the spacecraft's descent module porthole window by orbital debris collision found in early November 2025, the spacecraft was deemed unsuitable for crew return. Shenzhou 22 was launched without crew as replacement, and Shenzhou 20 will return to Earth without crew after EVA inspection by the onboard crew.
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Frequently asked
What time does Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 20 launch?
Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 20 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Apr 24, 2025, 09:17 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 20?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 20?
Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 20 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 2F/G.
Where does Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 20 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.