Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft is about to be launched

China's Shenzhou 18 ship-rocket assembly is being transported vertically to the launch area and is scheduled to go to the space station this month.

According to news on April 17, 2024, according to the mission arrangement, the Shenzhou 18 manned spacecraft will be launched this month. Currently, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, the Shenzhou 18 ship-rocket assembly is being transported vertically to the launch area.

It is reported that the launch mission of Shenzhou 18 will be undertaken by the Long March 2F carrier rocket. This type of rocket is a special launch vehicle independently developed by China for manned spaceflight. It has the characteristics of high reliability and high safety. It is the main rocket of China's manned spaceflight project.