Shenzhou 20 (Chinese: 神舟二十号; pinyin: Shénzhōu èrshí-hào; lit. 'Divine Boat Number 20') is a planned Chinese spaceflight to the Tiangong space station, expected to launch in May 2025.[1] It will carry three taikonauts on board a Shenzhou spacecraft. The mission will be the 15th crewed Chinese spaceflight and the 20th flight overall of the Shenzhou program.
Background
Shenzhou 20 is expected to launch in May 2025, prior to the end of the previous mission, Shenzhou 19. It will be the 9th flight to the Tiangong space station, and is expected to last approximately 6 months. It will depart following the arrival of the Shenzhou 21 crew in 2025.
Mission
The mission will launch from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on board a Long March 2F rocket. The Shenzhou spacecraft will dock with the forward docking port on the Tianhe core module of the station, where the crew will enter and take over operations from the departing crew of Shenzhou 18.
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| Commander |  TBA, CMSA
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| Operator | TBA, CMSA
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| Science Operator | TBA, CMSA
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As of November 2024, the names of the crew have not been announced.
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