| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-11-25 04:11 |
|---|---|
| Scheduled for (local) | 2025-11-25 12:11 (CST) |
| Docking scheduled for (UTC) | |
| Mission | Shenzhou 22 |
| Launch site | Site 901 (SLS-1), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China |
| Vehicle | Long March 2F |
| Crew | None |
| Target orbit | LEO |
| Payload mass | 8100 kg |
| Mission success criteria | Successful launch and docking to the Tiangong space station |
Livestreams
| Stream | Link |
|---|---|
| CGTN | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JldB3mfaXM |
| VideoFromSpace | https://www.youtube.com/@VideoFromSpace/streams |
| Space Affairs | https://www.youtube.com/user/SEL9000/streams |
| The Launch Pad | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB8eFK0wUIQ |
| International Rocket Launches | https://www.youtube.com/@IntRocketLaunch/streams |
Mission Details 🚀
Next Spaceflight
Shenzhou 22 (Chinese: 神舟二十二号) will be the 22nd flight of the Shenzhou program. The spacecraft will be launched without crew to replace Shenzhou 20 that was damaged by orbital debris on the descent module porthole window, and thus deemed unsuitable for crew re-entry. The spacecraft will later return three Chinese astronauts on the 10th flight to the Chinese Space Station back to Earth, after launching on Shenzhou 21.
Stats
☑️ 22nd flight of the Shenzhou program
☑️ 3rd Long March 2F mission of 2025, 27th overall
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Docking confirmed: https://bsky.app/profile/andrewjonesspace.bsky.social/post/3m6gwkwszmk2c
Shenzhou-22 docked with the forward port at Tiangong space station at 0750 UTC. The Shenzhou-21 astronauts have their lifeboat, and China has successfully dealt with its first major human spaceflight emergency situation. https://www.cmse.gov.cn/xwzx/202511/t20251125_57148.html
Solar array deploy confirmed.
Shenzhou capsule separation confirmed.
MECO confirmed, vernier engines will continue thrusting for a bit longer.
Booster separation and fairing separation confirmed.
Launch escape tower jettison confirmed.
Liftoff!

