Success
Shenzhou 16
Human Exploration
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 2F/G
LEOorbit
Fifth crewed flight to the Chinese space station.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 1:31 AM
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
#6,450
CASC Mission
#422
Pad Launch
#20
Location Launch
#194
Designator
2023-077
Launch Window
NET
May 30, 2023, 1:31 AM
Precision
Second
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
1:21 AM
Window Open
2:01 AM
Window Close
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
Social Flight Log
- May 30, 2023, 1:50 AM
Launch success.
Source - May 30, 2023, 1:32 AM
Liftoff.
Source - May 29, 2023, 11:13 PM
Livestream has started
Source - May 29, 2023, 2:32 AM
Tweak in T-0.
Source - May 25, 2023, 11:32 AM
Launch date and time confirmed by NOTAMs.
Source - May 22, 2023, 8:20 AM
NET May 30 ~01:28 UTC per CSS orbit tracking & rollout to pad currently underway. Launch time is calculated from CSS orbit parameters and may be off by minutes.
Source - Mar 21, 2023, 7:12 PM
Adding launch NET May
Source
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
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18
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 30, 2023, 9:31 AM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911