Polaris Intelligence
Polaris
Intelligence
About
Ctrl K
Sign in
© Polaris Intelligence 2026
PrivacyTermsAdmin

Shenzhou 21

retired
Human SpaceflightLEOCOSPAR 2025-246ALaunched 10/31/2025
Admin Edit
Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Shenzhou 21 Mission
Launch Vehicle
Long March 2F G
Launch Date
10/31/2025
Last Contact
11/14/2025
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
387.5 km
Inclination
41.47 deg
Dry Mass
3,258 kg
Total Mass
8,100 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Human Spaceflight
Payload Category
SS
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
China Manned Space Agency (CMSA)
Manufacturer
China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT)
Registry
COSPAR ID
2025-246A
Track
Mentions
345
All verified mentions of this spacecraft in source documents.
0.0-5.0
Actions

The Tiangong Space Station has conducted maneuvers to align with various rendezvous opportunities ahead of the Shenzhou-21 launch.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Oct 24, 2025Shenzhou-21 Crewed Mission Prepares for Launch

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft is being carried by the Long March 2F Y21 rocket.

Page18of18
PlanCapabilityValue 3.8Oct 24, 2025The Long March 2F Y21 rocket, carrying the Shenzhou-21 crewed spacecraft, has been rolled out to the launch pad. Liftoff is scheduled for October 31st.

Shenzhou-21 is scheduled for a launch between October 29th and November 1st, 2023.

PlanValue 4.0Oct 20, 2025Reusable Zhuque-3 Weeks Away From Debut Launch!

Shenzhou-21 is scheduled for launch on October 30 or 31.

PlanValue 4.2Sep 29, 2025R to @TAbusnardo: Xichang & Taiyuan launches (likely 1 each due to turnaround, NET Mid-oct) Fengyun-4C (CZ3B) expected soon, rumor 1 CZ6A left his year (short of 10 goal) JSLC:Shenzhou-21 oct 30/31, delayed solid launch (Lijian-1?) maybe after National Day Ceres-1 & KZ-11 w/ Dier capsule maybe OCT

The Shenzhou-21 launch may be postponed to November.

PlanValue 3.2Sep 16, 2025According to the third party travel agency, The Shenzhou-21 may postpone to Nov. Which means Land Space may get 2 more weeks to launch the ZQ-3 ASAP.