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Shenzhou 18

Shenzhou 18 was a crewed flight launched on April 25, 2024 aboard a Chang Zheng 2F from Jiuquan. Crew of 3: Li Cong, Li Guangsu, Ye Guangfu.

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Flight

Mission
Shenzhou 18
Spacecraft record
Shenzhou 18
Launch
April 25, 2024 · 12:59 UTC
Country
China
Designator
2024-078A
Vehicle fate
Docked with another object · Apr 25, 2024

Launch vehicle

Launch record
2024-078
Spaceport
Jiuquan · pad LC43/91
Outcome
Success
Initial orbit
196 km × 336 km, 41.4°

Vehicle and launch: GCAT (CC BY 4.0). Mission name, crew, landing and duration: Wikidata Q124343255 (CC0).