Shenzhou-23

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16.05. na wyrzutni LC-43/91 w Jiuquan umieszczona została RN CZ-2F ze statkiem kosmicznym Shenzhou-23.
Podawana jest data startu 25.05.2026.
Shenzhou-21 wystartował po 7. dniach od umieszczenia na wyrzutni.

http://lk.astronautilus.pl/loty/sz23.htm

China prepares to launch Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-05-16 12:19:30

JIUQUAN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Saturday.

The combination of the spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket has been transferred to the launching area, according to the CMSA.

All facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition. Various pre-launch function checks and joint tests will be carried out as planned. ■

https://english.news.cn/20260516/9244c88b12754f9cb3983cfbf27da131/c.html

China Xinhua News @XHNews 6:13 AM · May 16, 2026
The Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship will be launched at an appropriate time in the near future. #XinhuaNews

https://twitter.com/XHNews/status/2055501990483075472

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Wu Lei @wulei2020 6:47 PM · May 16, 2026
Rollout complete! What a beautiful and advanced Long March 2F rocket!
Looking forward to the upcoming  Shenzhou-23 crewed mission from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
Anticipation is building for this historic mission!  #Chinaspace #Shenzhou23 #SpaceExploration

https://twitter.com/wulei2020/status/2055691502844580089

Long March-2F Y23 ready to launch Shenzhou-23

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Trwają próby całego systemu.

Wu Lei @wulei2020 3:18 AM · May 22, 2026
China conducts whole-system rehearsal for Shenzhou-23 crewed mission on Wednesday. All systems are almost ready. The launch is expected to be very soon.

https://x.com/wulei2020/status/2057632176414622029

2)  Jeszcze 3 dni aktualne będą spekulacje.
PZ https://www.forum.kosmonauta.net/index.php?topic=140.msg205828#msg205828

Andrew Jones @AJ_FI 6:40 AM · May 16, 2026
Shenzhou-23 and its Long March 2F rocket have been rolled out to the pad at Jiuquan. Crew to be revealed a day ahead of launch, possibly including an astronaut from Hong Kong.

https://x.com/AJ_FI/status/2055508561753522513

3) jeden załogant ma spędzić rok na orbicie.

Space Shuttle Almanac @ShuttleAlmanac 7:09 AM · May 16, 2026
Not to forget, one of these  three will spend a year in Space to accomodate the Pakistani's week long visit in Oct.

https://x.com/ShuttleAlmanac/status/2055515922304274813

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Planowana data startu: 24.05.2026 o 17:08 CEST.

China Xinhua News @XHNews 3:30 AM · May 23, 2026
China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 11:08 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, the China Manned Space Agency announced on Saturday.

https://twitter.com/XHNews/status/2057997460715475144

China upgrades Shenzhou-23 spaceship porthole protection against space debris
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-05-23 18:15:00
   
JIUQUAN, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, set for launch on Sunday, has been adaptively improved with enhanced porthole protection against space debris, boosting its resilience to such threats, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Saturday.

The improvement was made after the Shenzhou-20 spaceship's return capsule viewport window suffered a suspected impact from space debris during its mission.

According to Zhang Jingbo, spokesperson of the agency, China's first-ever emergency launch mission in its manned space program history, carried out late last year, was completed within just 20 days, offering valuable practical experience for future missions.

The three Shenzhou-20 astronauts returned safely aboard the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft on Nov. 14, 2025. On Nov. 25, China launched the Shenzhou-22 spaceship to provide a return vessel for the three Shenzhou-21 astronauts, who are currently in orbit.

The return capsule of the Shenzhou-20 spaceship, carrying no astronauts, touched down safely at a landing site in north China on Jan. 19 this year.

Zhang said this mission fully validated the "rolling backup" strategy, with one combination of a spaceship and rocket assigned for launch and another combination designated as backup for each mission.

Facing unexpected contingencies, resources were quickly mobilized, crew return and emergency launch plans formulated, and the astronauts successfully brought back while the backup spaceship docked with the space station, proving the strategy's effectiveness for long-term space station operations and offering a model for international emergency response, Zhang said.

The mission also provided a deeper understanding of space debris risks and orbital protection requirements, Zhang added. ■

https://english.news.cn/20260523/9c196343c46b4d7393608e2e5ce58c2c/c.html

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China unveils Shenzhou-23 crew for space station mission
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-05-23 09:05:45

JIUQUAN, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying will carry out the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, and Zhu will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Saturday. ■
https://english.news.cn/20260523/8fe667c2ba7f4037bb8535f71a6cf63c/c.html

China to launch Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship on May 24
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-05-23 15:14:45
   
JIUQUAN, May 23 (Xinhua) -- China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 11:08 p.m. on Sunday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Saturday.

A Long March-2F carrier rocket, which will be used for this launch, will later be filled with propellant, said Zhang Jingbo, the CMSA spokesperson, at a press conference.

Shenzhou-23 is the seventh crewed mission of the application and development stage of China's space station, and the 40th flight mission of China's manned space program.

After entering orbit, the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship will adopt a fast automated rendezvous and docking mode and dock with the radial port of the Tianhe core module, forming a three-spacecraft and three-module combination, Zhang said.

Currently, the quality of both spaceship and rocket is under control, the astronaut crew is in good health, the ground-system facilities and equipment are operating stably, and the space station combination is in normal condition, meeting all the necessary conditions for carrying out the upcoming launch mission.

The Shenzhou-21 crew will return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region after completing the in-orbit handover with the Shenzhou-23 crew, the spokesperson added. ■

https://english.news.cn/20260523/1b7f3c94926340fa9f178ac09875713e/c.html

China unveils Shenzhou-23 crew for space station mission
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-05-23 17:35:00
   
JIUQUAN, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Jiaying, or Lai Ka-ying in Cantonese, will carry out the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, with Zhu serving as the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced on Saturday.

The Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 11:08 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, said Zhang Jingbo, spokesperson of the agency at a press conference.

The three astronauts are respectively a flight engineer, a spacecraft pilot and a payload specialist. Zhu previously participated in the Shenzhou-16 space mission. Zhang and Li come from the third and fourth batches of astronauts respectively, and will embark on their first spaceflight missions. Before being selected, Zhang was an air force pilot, while Li worked in the Hong Kong Police Force.

Zhu, China's first flight engineer to serve as a commander, described his crew as three different pieces of a puzzle that fit perfectly together.

"We think with one mind and pull in the same direction," Zhu said.

"From having a dream to realizing it is a long journey paved with faith and perseverance," Zhang said.

Zhang offered three pieces of advice: rooting dreams in solid ground, turning passion into resilience against difficulties, and closely linking personal dreams with the needs of the motherland.

Li, the first astronaut selected from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, expressed deep gratitude for this opportunity.

"As an ordinary person from Hong Kong, being able to join the astronaut team and be selected for this mission is an opportunity I never dared to dream of. My heart is full of gratitude and honor," she said.

"Every astronaut around me is outstanding," Li noted. "I feel truly fortunate to have learned, trained and become friends with them. Their companionship, encouragement and shared progress have meant so much to me." ■

https://english.news.cn/20260523/7c50f7f18a4e4b62b8a2f7ee62c0a902/c.html

Wu Lei @wulei2020 6:05 PM · May 23, 2026
From Commander Zhu Yangzhu, pilot Zhang Zhiyuan, to payload specialist Li Jiaying from Hong Kong SAR – hear the voices of the #Shenzhou23 crew.
They remind us that exploring the cosmos isn't about leaving Earth behind, but coming back to build a better home for all.

https://twitter.com/wulei2020/status/2058217811416367594
https://twitter.com/wulei2020/status/2058021944537293011

Mission of China to the EU @ChinaEUMission 8:27 PM · May 21, 2026
#China conducts whole-system rehearsal for #Shenzhou-23 mission

https://twitter.com/ChinaEUMission/status/2057528694453723177

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Astronauts of China's Shenzhou-23 mission meet press
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-05-23 11:03:06

JIUQUAN, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Jiaying, or Lai Ka-ying in Cantonese, for the upcoming Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission, met the press on Saturday.

The Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 11:08 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference earlier on Saturday. ■
https://english.news.cn/20260523/5987cc7815a9430c9d9ecf46b96eb9b4/c.html

Zadania załogi:

China discloses Shenzhou-23 mission tasks, testing artificial embryos, year-long stay
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-05-23 13:04:15
   
JIUQUAN, May 23 (Xinhua) -- China's Shenzhou-23 crew, during their upcoming mission, will carry out experiments involving "artificial embryos," rare-earth alloys and novel batteries, while contributing data on long-duration space residency, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Saturday.

The crew will conduct more than 100 new science and application projects, focusing on frontier fields such as space life science, materials science, microgravity fluid physics, aerospace medicine and new space technologies, CMSA spokesperson Zhang Jingbo said at a press conference held one day prior to the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission.

The mission will utilize zebrafish embryos, mouse embryos and stem cell-derived "artificial embryos" to explore the establishment of a space embryonic research system ranging from lower vertebrates to higher mammals, said Zhang.

In space material science, their research will focus on producing advanced materials, including high-performance rare-earth permanent magnets and lightweight high-entropy alloys, and studying how to regulate their performance, according to Zhang.

The mission will leverage the year-long flight of one astronaut to explore human adaptability and performance limits, aiming to establish a multi-system, multi-omics atlas of human body in space.

An in-orbit verification of a new type of space energy storage battery will also be conducted, and the results are expected to be applied to future upgrades of the space station's capabilities, said Zhang.

The crew will also conduct extravehicular activities (EVAs), handle cargo transfers, as well as install and retrieve external facilities. Aside from operational tasks, they will also engage in science education.

China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 11:08 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. ■

https://english.news.cn/20260523/ccc67ece396a4a33b7772d95aac06cd5/c.html

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Chinese astronaut to have one-year space residency: CMSA
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-05-23 11:15:00

JIUQUAN, May 23 (Xinhua) -- An astronaut from the Shenzhou-23 crew to be launched to space Sunday is set to carry out a one-year-long in-orbit stay experiment, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Saturday.

Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Jiaying, or Lai Ka-ying in Cantonese, will carry out the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission. The astronaut selected for the year-long stay will be determined based on how the mission unfolds in orbit, CMSA spokesperson Zhang Jingbo said at a press conference.

During the year-long residency, China will implement its first space-based human body research program to collect crucial data on astronaut exposed to long-duration spaceflight environments, Zhang noted.

"Assigning an astronaut to a one-year in-orbit stay is not simply doubling the duration of two six-month missions," said Zhang.

The extended mission will test health support capabilities for astronauts on long-duration missions, while upgrading in-orbit medical and protection systems, according to Zhang.

It will also provide opportunities for long-term continuous research on scientific projects and related technology verification, said Zhang.

The Shenzhou-21 crew, now up for rotation, has already spent 203 days in orbit and is poised to set a record for the longest single mission duration by a Chinese astronaut crew so far. ■

https://english.news.cn/20260523/84a32f8316c74773b88ee3eb1176c533/c.html

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Aha! Cały rok na stacji? Czyli możliwy jest krótkoterminowy lot Sh-24 na tę stację?

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Aha! Cały rok na stacji? Czyli możliwy jest krótkoterminowy lot Sh-24 na tę stację?

Nie tyle krótkoterminowy lot statku lub załogi Sh-24, tylko Pakistańczyka.
Co ciekawe, nazwisko taikonauty, który pozostanie na orbicie przez ok. rok zostanie ujawnione dopiero po analizie określonych parametrów załogantów już na orbicie.
Może nawet dowódca dostanie taką szansę, bo inżynier pokładowy Zhiyuan Zhang pełnić ma również funkcję dowódcy.
Wskazuje to także, że taikonautka ma szansę.
Wówczas ustanowiony byłby najprawdopodobniej nowy rekord lotu orbitalnego dla kobiety, który należy obecnie do Christiny Hammock Koch.

Wu Lei @wulei2020 7:14 AM · May 23, 2026
❤️
Liu Yang–First Chinese woman in space
Wang Yaping–First female taikonaut to work in the Tiangong space station and first Chinese woman to conduct a spacewalk
Wang Haoze–China's first female spaceflight engineer
Li Jiaying–First female payload specialist from China's HK SAR

https://x.com/wulei2020/status/2058054056220708991

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Do startu zostało poniżej 2. godzin.
https://x.com/wulei2020/status/2058465438879957260

Materiał ze szkolenia załogi

Chinese Space Station @CNSpaceStation 3:00 AM · May 24, 2026
👩‍🚀🧑‍🚀💪Check out the highlights of the Shenzhou XXIII crew's ground training — a glimpse into their rigorous preparation before heading for space! [📹/CMS]

https://twitter.com/CNSpaceStation/status/2058352286909292696

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Ceremonia pożegnalna.
Załoga S-21/22 odbywa rekordowo długi lot kosmiczny.

Chinese Space Station @CNSpaceStation 2:26 PM · May 24, 2026
❤️A send-off ceremony for astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying of the #Shenzhou XXIII manned space mission was held at northwest China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center's Wentiange Square. 🚀[📷/CMG]

https://x.com/CNSpaceStation/status/2058524981227901402

Send-off ceremony held for Chinese astronauts of Shenzhou-23 mission
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-05-24 21:08:30

(...) Astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Li Jiaying, or Lai Ka-ying in Cantonese, set off at 8:18 p.m. (Beijing Time).

The Shenzhou-21 crew has stayed in the orbiting Tiangong space station for more than 200 days and is in good physical and mental condition. They are preparing for the arrival of the Shenzhou-23 crew. (...)

https://english.news.cn/20260524/bb54e2a566db4df7906f176fbdbc1b0d/c.html

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China Xinhua News @XHNews 2:49 PM · May 24, 2026
A send-off ceremony for the three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-23 crewed space mission was held Sunday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

https://twitter.com/XHNews/status/2058530714589753350

Chinese Space Station @CNSpaceStation 3:30 PM · May 24, 2026
👍Shenzhou XXIII is ready for liftoff!
🚀The crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 11:08 pm Sunday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China.
❤️Send your best wishes to the crew as they embark on a new journey to the stars! #space #ShenzhouXXIII #MegaProject

https://twitter.com/CNSpaceStation/status/2058541127561871366

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https://twitter.com/CNSpaceStation/status/2058520610972815835

Załoga przybyła na wyrzutnię 2:43 PM · May 24, 2026

Chinese Space Station @CNSpaceStation
🚀Shenzhou XXIII mission commander Zhu Yangzhu and astronauts Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying are now heading to the launch pad, ready to embark on their mission to the @CNSpaceStation.
The journey to orbit begins. [📷/CMG]

https://x.com/CNSpaceStation/status/2058529205659599209

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Załoga zajęła miejsca w statku kosmicznym.

Chinese Space Station @CNSpaceStation 3:01 PM · May 24, 2026
👨‍🚀👨‍🚀👩‍🚀Inside the spacecraft and ready for launch.
The Shenzhou XXIII crew has entered the return capsule and is completing final checks ahead of liftoff.
See you among the stars! 🌟 [📷/CMG]

https://x.com/CNSpaceStation/status/2058533916836044959

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Chinese Space Station @CNSpaceStation 4:51 PM · May 24, 2026
🚀 Final moments before launch.
👍Countdown is underway for China’s #ShenzhouXXIII mission. [📷/CMG]

https://x.com/CNSpaceStation/status/2058561534054584663