At 23:08 on November 29, 2022, the Long March 2F Yao-15 carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship ignited and lifted off at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. Approximately 10 minutes later, the Shenzhou-15 crewed spaceship successfully separated from the rocket and entered the predetermined orbit. The astronauts were in good condition, and the launch mission achieved a complete success.

▲ Liftoff of the Long March 2F Rocket

▲ The Rocket Soaring Under the Moonlight

This marks the 27th flight mission since the initiation and implementation of China's Manned Space Program, as well as the fourth crewed space mission in the space station era. The successful launch signifies the full completion of all 12 scheduled launch missions for the key technology verification and construction phases of China's space station.

(Photo Source: China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation)