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Shenzhou 20

Chang Zheng 2F launch from Jiuquan (China) on April 24, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 24, 2025 · 09:17 UTCLaunch 2025-082Launch no. 6,934 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2Fvariant G
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/91
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 24, 2025, 09:17
Launch designation
2025-082
Mission
Shenzhou 20
Vehicle flight ID
Y20

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shenzhou 202025-082ANORAD 63632China Manned Space Engineering OfficeHuman spaceflight3,258 kgDocked with another object · Apr 24, 2025

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