Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 21 — launch time, webcast & live countdown

Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 21 launched on Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 03:44 PM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.

Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Lifted offNET Oct 2025

NET Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 03:44 PM UTC

Live coverage

Watch the webcasts

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Mission profile

Human ExplorationMission type

Low Earth OrbitOrbit

Flight simulation

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

Tenth crewed flight to the Chinese space station.

Around this launch

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Good to know

What time does Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 21 launch?

Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 21 is scheduled to lift off Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 03:44 PM UTC.

Where can I watch Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 21?

Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.

Who is launching Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 21?

Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 21 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 2F/G.

Where does Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 21 launch from?

It lifts off from Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Aurora

Tuning into the cosmos…