According to the China Manned Space Agency, the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft was launched at 12:11 p.m. Malaysia time on the 25th, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
The Manned Space Agency had previously stated that the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft would be launched at an opportune moment in an uncrewed state. Zhou Yaqiang, Senior Engineer at the General Technology Bureau of the Agency, introduced that Shenzhou 22 would be fully loaded with cargo, mainly consisting of astronaut food and space station facilities and equipment.
On the other hand, the China Manned Space Agency also officially released the mission insignia for this flight.
According to the People's Daily app, the mission insignia for Shenzhou 22 integrates elements of Chinese aerospace with traditional cultural symbols. The emblem uses the Great Wall motif as its base, symbolizing a solemn commitment to astronaut life safety; the bow and arrow shape, along with the Long March 2F carrier rocket and the Shenzhou spacecraft, form the visual core, exhibiting a sense of "primed and ready" power and firm faith in "fulfilling the mission." Twenty-two sharp arrows encircle the periphery, accurately reflecting the mission number.
In terms of color system, blue explains the technical foundation of aerospace, red stands for mission responsibility, and orange highlights the swiftness of emergency response features. The overall design continues the aesthetic traditions of Chinese aerospace insignias, while innovatively incorporating emergency rescue elements, perfectly interpreting the core value of "protecting life safety through aerospace power," and showcasing both China's technical prowess and its humanistic care.
The China Manned Space Agency will also release a subsequent announcement regarding adjustments to the 2026 crewed spaceflight mission insignia solicitation activity at an appropriate time.