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Shenzhou 20

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Shenzhou 20

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Long March 2F/G
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Apr 24, 09:17:31 UTC
StatusSuccess
VehicleLong March 2F/G
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadLaunch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
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Mission

Ninth 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.

Quick facts

VehicleLong March 2F/G
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadLaunch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
SiteJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
WindowApr 24, 09:07:00 UTC→Apr 24, 09:47:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyLong March
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
40.958, 100.291