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Shenzhou 23

Chang Zheng 2F launch from Jiuquan (China) on May 24, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 24, 2026 · 15:08 UTCLaunch 2026-113Launch no. 7,297 in the log
RocketChang Zheng 2Fvariant G
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/91
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 24, 2026, 15:08
Launch designation
2026-113
Mission
Shenzhou 23
Vehicle flight ID
Y23

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Shenzhou 232026-113ANORAD 69180China Manned Space Engineering OfficeHuman spaceflight3,258 kgDocked with another object · May 24, 2026

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