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Shenzhou 20

Long March 2F/G · Human Exploration

Apr 24, 2025 · 09:17 UTCLaunch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

Mission

Ninth crewed flight to the Chinese space station. Due to damage sustained by the spacecraft's descent module porthole window by orbital debris collision found in early November 2025, the spacecraft was deemed unsuitable for crew return. Shenzhou 22 was launched without crew as replacement, and Shenzhou 20 will return to Earth without crew after EVA inspection by the onboard crew.

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Mission Facts

Provider
CASC · CNSA
Rocket
Long March 2F/G
Orbit
LEO
Pad
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
NET precision
Second
Data source
LL2
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