China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 2F/GLaunch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Shenzhou 24
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Summary
Shenzhou 24 is expected to launch on a China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Long March 2F/G from Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China in the second half of 2026. It is China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 623rd launch, 53rd this year and humanity's 7,531st orbital launch attempt. It is planned as the 23rd Long March 2F/G flight and the 3rd this year. The payload is bound for low Earth orbit (LEO).
- Watch
- No webcast announced yet.
- Vehicle
- Long March 2F/G · China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationShenzhou, Tiangong space station
- Booster
- No booster details available.
- Mission
- Human Exploration · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)for CNSA
- Milestone
- Planned as the 23rd Long March 2F/G flight · 3rd this yearChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 623rd launch53rd this yearhumanity's 7,531st orbital launch attempt358th orbital launch attempt this year
Flight preview
Orbit: representative
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About this launch
Shenzhou 24 will be the 24th flight of the Shenzhou program.
Pad
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Planned as the 30th launch from Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), 3rd this year · 302nd from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
29 launches from this pad · 299 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
220 days after the previous launch from this pad
All launches from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of ChinaOpen in maps
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Questions
When does Shenzhou 24 launch?
Shenzhou 24 is scheduled in the second half of 2026.
Where can I watch Shenzhou 24 live?
No webcast has been announced yet.
What rocket is launching Shenzhou 24?
Long March 2F/G, flown by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. Long March 2F/G spec sheet
Where is Shenzhou 24 launching from?
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Shenzhou 24 going to?
Low Earth Orbit (LEO), a human exploration mission.
Which program is Shenzhou 24 part of?
Shenzhou and Tiangong space station. About Shenzhou