On February 16, it was reported that it planned to launch the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft in May.

At 21:22 Beijing time on May 10, 2023, the launch of the Long March 7 Yaoqi carrier rocket carrying the Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft was a complete success. It is reported that Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft loaded Shenzhou-16 and Shenzhou-17 six astronauts in orbit to stay consumables, propellants, application test equipment and other materials. On May 22, the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft and the Long March 2F-16 carrier rocket were transferred to the launch area. The launch site facilities and equipment are in good condition, and the subsequent functional inspections and joint tests before the launch will be carried out, and the launch is planned to be carried out at an appropriate time. On May 26, Shenzhou 16 manned mission launched the launch site system joint training. The content of the whole system launch drill is basically the same as the formal launch procedure, the spacecraft to check the system function, Shenzhou 16 astronauts into the spacecraft return module, began the joint inspection and test of man, ship, arrow and ground. On May 28, Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft launch mission organized joint training in the whole region. The launch system has completed the relevant functional checks, and done all the preparatory work before the launch.