Shenzhou

The Shenzhou spacecraft's return payload capacity has been increased through optimized internal layout.

The two Shenzhou spacecraft set to fly in 2026 require delivery to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center earlier to maintain launch readiness.

Currently, there is no Shenzhou spacecraft or Long March 2F/G launch vehicle at Jiuquan to perform the task of launch-on-need.

Shenzhou-23 and Shenzhou-24 missions will occur in 2026, each carrying three spacefarers.

Space.com reported that the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center has a reserve Long March 2F/G and Shenzhou spacecraft ready for rapid launch if needed.

A Pakistani astronaut is set to launch on Shenzhou-24 and return to Earth aboard Shenzhou-23.

The Shenzhou-22 mission is the 22nd flight of the Shenzhou vehicle and the 35th for the human exploration program.

Shenzhou-22 is the 6th uncrewed launch of a Shenzhou spacecraft since Shenzhou-8 in November 2011.

Shenzhou and Dragon spacecraft use different docking mechanisms, complicating rescue efforts.

Shenzhou-22 is a crewed spacecraft launched under China's Shenzhou program.

China's emergency response measures for its manned spaceflight program include maintaining the Long March 2F rocket and Shenzhou in a nearly launch-ready state.

The Shenzhou XXII mission has been repurposed as a standby crew ship.

The Shenzhou-22 launch will be the first uncrewed Shenzhou launch since Shenzhou-8 in November 2011.

The Shenzhou XX astronauts returned to Earth using the Shenzhou XXI spacecraft.

Engineers detected minor cracks on the viewport window of the Shenzhou XX return capsule, likely caused by impacts from space debris.

The production and delivery of the Shenzhou-23 and Shenzhou-24 spacecraft are expected to be expedited following the Shenzhou-22 launch.

The Shenzhou XXII cargo mission will dock with Tiangong after launch.

Scientific data that requires return via Shenzhou is critical for the Tiangong microgravity laboratory's operations.