Human Exploration
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentNinth 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.
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
#6,933
CASC Mission
#518
Pad Launch
#25
Location Launch
#248
Designator
2025-082
Apr 24, 2025, 9:17 AM
Second
1 update
9:07 AM
Window Open
9:47 AM
Window Close
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
Apr 24, 2025, 5:17 PM
Total Launches
291
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
