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Shenzhou 18

Chang Zheng 2F launch from Jiuquan (China) on April 25, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 25, 2024 · 12:59 UTCLaunch 2024-078Launch no. 6,665 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2Fvariant G
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/91
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 25, 2024, 12:59
Launch designation
2024-078
Mission
Shenzhou 18
Vehicle flight ID
Y18

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
196 km
Initial apogee
336 km
Inclination
41.4°
Payload mass to orbit
9.9 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shenzhou 182024-078ANORAD 59591China Manned Space Engineering OfficeHuman spaceflight3,258 kgDocked with another object · Apr 25, 2024

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.