Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 — launch time, webcast & live countdown

Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 launched on Sun, May 24, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC — a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission.

Launch SuccessfulChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Lifted offNET May 2026

NET Sun, May 24, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC

Live coverage

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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

Shenzhou 23 will be the 23rd flight of the Shenzhou program.

Around this launch

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Good to know

What time does Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 launch?

Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 is scheduled to lift off Sun, May 24, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC.

Where can I watch Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23?

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

Who is launching Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23?

Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 is an China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation mission flying on a Long March 2F/G.

Where does Long March 2F/G | Shenzhou 23 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…