China is set to launch the Shenzhou-22 manned spacecraft at 12:11 p.m. local time on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, the China Manned Space Agency announced. The mission marks another critical step in China’s ambitious space program, which aims to expand its capabilities in low-Earth orbit and advance scientific research.
The launch will carry three astronauts to the Tiangong Space Station, where they will conduct experiments and prepare for future missions. This year has seen accelerated progress in China’s space endeavors, with multiple crewed and uncrewed missions supporting the station’s expansion. Analysts highlight the mission’s strategic importance in strengthening international collaboration in space exploration while showcasing China’s technological advancements.
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, a historic site for China’s space program, continues to play a pivotal role in national and global space initiatives. The Shenzhou-22 mission underscores China’s growing influence in shaping humanity’s extraterrestrial ambitions.
