Tiangong, space stations, China

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Tiangong-1 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiangong-1) on Wikipedia

Tiangong-2 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiangong-2) on Wikipedia

Tiangong-3 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiangong-3) on Wikipedia

Chinese large modular space station (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_large_modular_space_station) on Wikipedia

Tianhe (space station module) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianhe_(space_station_module)) on Wikipedia

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Launch Tiangong 1, first chinese space station

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China successfully launches Tiangong-2 space lab

Published on Sep 15, 2016


China has announced late on Thursday that the launch of its space lab Tiangong-2 was successful. A Long March-2F T2 carrier rocket, loaded with the Tiangong-2 space lab, blasted off at 10:04 pm local time on September 15 from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

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Shenzhou-11 docks with Tiangong-2 space station

Published on Oct 18, 2016


The Shenzhou-11 manned spacecraf docked with the Tiangong-2 (******?) space laboratory on 18 October 2016, creating China’s second space station. Astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong entered Tiangong-2 and will remain for 30 days conducting various experiments.
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Shenzhou-11 departs Tiangong-2 space station, lands safely

Published on Nov 18, 2016


Shenzhou-11 manned spacecraft undocked from the Tiangong-2 space laboratory and landed safely in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Shenzhou-11 was China's sixth manned spacecraft and its longest mission to date, astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong spending 30 days in space.

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Shenzhou-11 undocking and landing
17 – 18 November 2016

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Tianzhou-1 docks with Tiangong-2 space lab

Published on Apr 21, 2017


Tianzhou-1 cargo spacecraft successfully completed its first fully automatic docking with the Tiangong-2 space laboratory on 22 April 2017. Tianzhou-1, China’s first cargo spacecraft, was launched by a Long March-7 Yao-2 (LM-7 Y2) carrier rocket on 20 April 2017, at 11:41 UTC. Tianzhou-1 will dock with the Tiangong-2 space lab two more times to test in-orbit liquid propellant refueling, as well as perform other experiments.

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Tianzhou-1 departs Tiangong-2, starts independent orbit

Published on Jun 21, 2017


The Tianzhou-1 cargo spacecraft completed its second docking with Tiangong-2 space lab, on 19 June 2017. On 21 June 2017, Tianzhou-1 undocked from Tiangong-2 and started independent flight on an orbit of around 390 kilometers above the Earth. The cargo spacecraft will continue space science experiments and applications, and carry out a fast docking with Tiangong-2 and their third in-orbit refueling.

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Tianzhou-1 automated fast-docking with Tiangong-2

Published on Sep 14, 2017


The Tianzhou-1 cargo spacecraft completed its third automated fast-docking with the Tiangong-2 space lab, on 12 September 2017. Previously, Tianzhou-1 (天舟一号) undocked from Tiangong-2 (天宫二号) and started independent flight on an orbit of around 390 kilometers above the Earth on 21 June 2017. The cargo spacecraft will conduct the third refuelling of the Tiangong-2 space lab before returning to Earth.

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China Space Station to be completed in 2022

Published on Mar 12, 2019


China Space Station is expected to be completed in 2022. In 2019, a Long March-5B rocket is scheduled to launch the first module, the Tianhe-1 core module. Zhang Bainan, chief engineer, China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), explains the progress so far and the path forward.
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Tianhe-1 - China’s next space station

Published on Mar 31, 2018


Tianhe-1, the core module of China’s next manned space station, has been recently unveiled in Tianjin Aerospace Town. Zhang Hao, senior designer, space station system, China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), explains: “This is the core module of the space station. It's the master control section of the station, which controls the flight posture, dynamic property, and its manned environment. The large column-like thick part is where astronauts work and conduct experiments. The thinner part is where astronauts sleep and wash themselves, it’s built for astronauts to have normal daily life”. China plans to start assembling the station in space in 2020. The space station is scheduled to become fully operational around 2022.
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Tiangong-2 space station ends mission

Published on Jul 20, 2019


The Tiangong-2 space station ended its mission by re-entering the atmosphere over the South Pacific Ocean, on 19 July 2019, at around 13:06 UTC. Tiangong-2 (天宫二号 or “Heavenly Palace 2”) was launched on 15 September 2016 by a Long March-2F launch vehicle. On 18 October 2016, astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong entered Tiangong-2 for a 30-day mission, the longest Chinese human space mission to date.


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Long March-5B Y2 launches the Tianhe Core Module

Apr 29, 2021


The Long March-5B Y2 launch vehicle launched the Tianhe Core Module, the first component of the China Space Station, from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 29 April 2021, at 03:23 UTC (11:23). The Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱) is the first component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), China’s new space station intended for long-term habitation.
Credit: China Central Television (CCTV)/China National Space Administration (CNSA).
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Tianhe, the foundational module of the new Chinese space station, is now in orbit.

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Tianzhou-2 launch

May 29, 2021


The Long March-7 Y3 launch vehicle launched the Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 29 May 2021, at 12:55 UTC (20:55 China Standard Time). Tianzhou-2 (天舟二号) will autonomously dock to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站).
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Long March-7 Y3 launches Tianzhou-2

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Tianzhou-2 docking to the Tianhe Core Module

May 30, 2021


The Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft autonomously docked to the Tianhe Core Module on 29 May 2021, at 21:01 UTC (30 May, at 05:01 China Standard Time). Tianzhou-2 (天舟二号) is the first spacecraft to dock to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站). Tianzhou-2 delivered supplies for astronauts, extravehicular activity (EVA) space suits, space station equipment and propellant.
Credit: China Central Television (CCTV)/China National Space Administration (CNSA)

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Tianzhou-2 - China’s first fast docking

May 30, 2021


Members of the Tianzhou-2 mission describe the docking between the Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft and the Tianhe Core Module as “China’s first fast automatic rendezvous and docking”. The Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft autonomously docked to the Tianhe Core Module on 29 May 2021, at 21:01 UTC (30 May, at 05:01 China Standard Time). Tianzhou-2 (天舟二号) is the first spacecraft to dock to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站).
Credit: China Central Television (CCTV)/China National Space Administration (CNSA)

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The Shenzhou-12 crew

Jun 16, 2021


On 16 June 2021, the China Manned Space Agency revealed the crew of the Shenzhou-12 spaceflight mission schedueled to be launched to the China Space Station on 17 June, 01:22 UTC (09:22 China Standard Time). The main crew of Shenzhou-12: astronauts Nie Haisheng (commander), Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo. The backup crew: astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu. Shenzhou-12 (神舟十二号) will transport the first three astronauts to the China Space Station (中国空间站), informally known as Tiangong (天宫, Heavenly Palace).

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The Shenzhou-12 mission objectives

Jun 16, 2021


The China Manned Space Agency revealed the mission objectives for the Shenzhou-12 mission on16 June 2021. Shenzhou-12 (神舟十二号) will be launched on 17 June, 01:22 UTC (09:22 China Standard Time), to the first three astronauts to the China Space Station (中国空间站), informally known as Tiangong (天宫, Heavenly Palace). Shenzhou-12 will dock with the Tianhe core module (天和核心舱), with Tianzhou-2 (天舟二号) cargo spacecraft already docked.

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The Shenzhou-12 spacecraft

Jun 16, 2021


The Shenzhou crewed spacecraft is designed to carry three astronauts and consists of the orbital module, the reentry capsule and the service module (propellant module). The spacecraft weights about eight tons and has a length of nearly nine meters. The Shenzhou-12 (神舟十二号) spacecraft will launch astronauts Nie Haisheng (commander), Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo to the China Space Station (中国空间站), informally known as Tiangong (天宫, Heavenly Palace), on 17 June, 01:22 UTC (09:22 China Standard Time).

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The Long March-2F Y12 launch vehicle

Jun 16, 2021


The Long March-2F Y12 launch vehicle is an improved model, designed for “high reliability and safety” according to the chief designer Rong Yi. Long March-2F Y12 is scheduled to launch the Shenzhou-12 crewed spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, China, on on 17 June 2021, at 01:22 UTC (09:22 China Standard Time).

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Shenzhou-12 launch

Jun 17, 2021


The Long March-2F Y12 launch vehicle launched the Shenzhou-12 crewed spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, China, on 17 June 2021, at 01:22 UTC (09:22 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-12 (神舟十二号) transports the first three astronauts, Nie Haisheng (commander), Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo, to the China Space Station (中国空间站), informally known as Tiangong (天宫, Heavenly Palace).
Credit: China Central Television (CCTV)/China National Space Administration (CNSA)

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Shenzhou-12 docking explained

Jun 17, 2021


The Shenzhou-12 fast docking process explained by the team of designers.
Shenzhou-12 (神舟十二号) transports the first three astronauts, Nie Haisheng (commander), Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo, to the China Space Station (中国空间站), informally known as Tiangong (天宫, Heavenly Palace).

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Shenzhou-12 docking

Jun 17, 2021


The Shenzhou-12 crewed spacecraft autonomously docked to the Tianhe core module on 17 June 2021, at 07:54 UTC (15:54 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-12 (神舟十二号) transports the first three astronauts, Nie Haisheng (commander), Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo, to the China Space Station (中国空间站), informally known as Tiangong (天宫, Heavenly Palace). The Tianhe core module (天和核心舱) is the first and main component of CSS, with the Tianzhou-2 (天舟二号) cargo spacecraft already docked.

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The first astronauts on board the China Space Station

Jun 17, 2021


Shenzhou-12 hatch opening: the Shenzhou-12 crew entered the Tianhe core moduleon 17 June 2021, at 10:48 UTC (18:48 China Standard Time). Astronauts Nie Haisheng (commander), Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo will spend three months on board Tianhe core module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), informally known as Tiangong (天宫, Heavenly Palace).

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Shenzhou-12 carrying three astronauts docks with Tiangong space station after seven-hour flight

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Shenzhou-12 crew begins three-month mission

Jun 18, 2021


The Shenzhou-12 crew, astronauts Nie Haisheng (commander), Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo, opened the hatch and entered the Tianhe core module on 17 June 2021, at 10:48 UTC (18:48 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-12 (神舟十二号) will spend three months attached to the Tianhe core module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), informally known as Tiangong (天宫, Heavenly Palace).

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The Tianhe core module has Hall-effect thrusters

Jun 22, 2021


The Tianhe core module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), has two propulsion systems: chemical propulsion that creates thrust from chemical reactions between solid or liquid propellants, and Hall-effect thrusters that generate thrust by accelerating ions using electricity.

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The robotic arm on the China Space Station

Jul 4, 2021


The robotic arm on the China Space Station (CSS) is designed to help astronauts perform extravehicular activities. The space station arm is attached to the Tianhe core module, the first and main component of the CSS.

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First spacewalk on the China Space Station

Jul 4, 2021


First Extravehicular Activity on the China Space Station: On 4 July 2021, at 00:11 UTC (08:11 China Standard Time), astronaut Liu Boming successfully opened the hatch of the Tianhe core module, starting the first spacewalk on the China Space Station. Astronauts Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo are working to install various equipment on the outside of the Tianhe core module, the first and main component of the CSS.

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Shenzhou-12 astronauts present the Tianhe core module

Sep 6, 2021


The Shenzhou-12 crew, astronauts Nie Haisheng (commander), Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo, presented the Tianhe core module to university students and secondary school pupils in Hong Kong. The Tianhe core module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), informally known as Tiangong (天宫, Heavenly Palace).

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Shenzhou-12 landing

Sep 17, 2021


The Shenzhou-12 crew, astronauts Nie Haisheng (commander), Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo, has landed at the Dongfeng landing site, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China, on 17 September 2021, at 05:34 UTC (13:34 local time).

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Shenzhou-12 astronauts after landing

Sep 17, 2021


The Shenzhou-12 crew, astronauts Nie Haisheng (commander), Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo, has landed at the Dongfeng landing site, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China, on 17 September 2021, at 05:34 UTC (13:34 local time).

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Tianzhou-3 launch

Sep 20, 2021


The Long March-7 Y4 launch vehicle launched the Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 20 September 2021, at 07:10 UTC (15:10 local time). Tianzhou-3 (天舟三号) is the second cargo mission scheduled to autonomously dock to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station.

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Tianzhou-3 docking

Sep 20, 2021


The Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft was launched by The Long March-7 Y4 launch vehicle on 20 September 2021, at 07:10 UTC (15:10 China Standard Time). Tianzhou-3 carries nearly 6 tonnes of goods and materials, including living supplies for the astronauts, one extravehicular space suit for back-up, supplies for extravehicular activities, space station platform materials, payloads and propellants. Tianzhou-3 autonomously docked to the Tianhe Core Module on 20 September 2021, at 14:08 UTC (22:08 China Standard Time). Tianzhou-3 (天舟三号) is the second cargo mission scheduled to autonomously dock to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Shenzhou-13 crew announced

Oct 14, 2021


China National Space Administration has announced the crew for the Shenzhou-13 mission: Zhai Zhigang (commander), Ye Guangfu and Wang Yaping. A Long March-2F launch vehicle will launch the Shenzhou-13 crew spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, China, on 15 October 2021, at 16:23 UTC (16 October, at 00:23 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-13 (神舟十三号) will transport the second crew of three astronauts to the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Shenzhou-13 launch

Oct 14, 2021


The Long March-2F Y13 launch vehicle (长征二号F遥十三) launched the Shenzhou-13 (神舟十三) crew spacecraft, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, China, on 15 October 2021, at 16:23:53 UTC (16 October, at 00:23:53 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-13 transports the second crew of three astronauts, Zhai Zhigang (commander), Ye Guangfu and Wang Yaping, to the China Space Station (中国空间站). Shenzhou-13 is scheduled to perform a fast rendezvous and docking with the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱).
Long March-2F Y13 launches Shenzhou-13

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The trio includes Wang Yaping, the first woman to live aboard the station.

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Shenzhou-13 docking

Oct 16, 2021


The Shenzhou-13 crew spacecraft autonomously docked to the radial port of the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱) on 15 October 2021, at 22:56 (16 October, at 06:56 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-13 (神舟十三) transports the second crew of three astronauts, Zhai Zhigang (commander), Ye Guangfu and Wang Yaping, for the first six-month mission on the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Shenzhou-13 hatch opening

Oct 16, 2021


The hatch of the Shenzhou-13 (神舟十三) crew spacecraft was opened on 16 October 2021 and the second crew of three astronauts, Zhai Zhigang (commander), Ye Guangfu and Wang Yaping, entered the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱) at 01:58 UTC (09:58 China Standard Time), for the first six-month mission on the China Space Station (中国空间站). CSS consists now of the Tianhe Core Module with the Tianzhou-2, Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft and the Shenzhou-13 crew spacecraft docked.

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What’s next for the China Space Station

Oct 18, 2021


China National Space Administration’s plan for the construction of the China Space Station includes two large modules: Wentian Experiment Capusule-1 and Mengtian Experiment Capsule-2. The current configuration is: the Tianhe Core Module, the Shenzhou-13 crew spacecraft and the cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-2 and Tianzhou-3.

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Astronaut Wang Yaping begins first spacewalk

Nov 7, 2021


On 7 November 2021, Wang Yaping became the first Chinese female astronaut to perform a spacewalk. Astronauts Zhai Zhigang (翟志刚, commander of the Shenzhou-13 mission) and Wang Yaping (王亚平) exited the Tianhe core module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), for a six-hour extravehicular activity (EVA).

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Shenzhou-13 astronauts complete first spacewalk

Nov 8, 2021


The Shenzhou-13 crew successfully completed the first extravehicular activity planned for the mission. Astronaut Zhai Zhigang opened the hatch of the Tianhe core module on 7 November 2021, at 10:51 UTC (18:51 China Standard Time), starting the third extravehicular activity on China Space Station. As of 12:28 UTC (20:28 CST), astronauts Zhai Zhigang (翟志刚) and Wang Yaping (王亚平) exited the Tianhe core module (天和核心舱) for a planned six-hour spacewalk. This is the first EVA for astronaut Wang Yaping and the first time a Chinese female astronaut performs a spacewalk. For astronaut Zhai Zhigang, the first Chinese astronaut to spacewalk on 27 September 2008, it was the second EVA. With the support of the robotic arm, the astronauts installed new hardware and tested the performance of the EVA spacesuits. The activities were successfully completed at 17:16 UTC (8 November, at 01:16 CST), astronauts Zhai Zhigang and Wang Yaping returning inside the Tianhe core module, the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), informally known as Tiangong (天宫, Heavenly Palace).

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Tianzhou-2 undocking and departure

Mar 28, 2022


The Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft undocked from the Tianhe Core Module of the China Space Station on 27 March 2022, at 07:59 UTC (15:59 China Standard Time). According to China National Space Administration (CNSA), the Tianzhou-2 spacecraft is in good condition and will reenter into the atmosphere under ground control. Tianzhou-2 (天舟二号) performed “China’s first fast automatic rendezvous and docking”, autonomously docking to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), on 29 May 2021, at 21:01 UTC (30 May, at 05:01 China Standard Time).

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Shenzhou-13 undocking

Apr 16, 2022


The Shenzhou-13 crew spacecraft successfully undocked from the radial port of the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱) on 15 April 2022, at 16:44 (16 April, at 00:44 China Standard Time). The Shenzhou-13 (神舟十三) crew, astronauts Zhai Zhigang (commander), Ye Guangfu and Wang Yaping, completed the first six-month mission on the China Space Station (中国空间站). The Shenzhou-13 spacecraft is expected to land at the Dongfeng landing site, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China, on 16 April 2022

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Shenzhou-13 landing

Apr 16, 2022


The Shenzhou-13 spacecraft has landed at the Dongfeng landing site, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China, on 16 April 2022, at 01:55 (09:55 China Standard Time). The Shenzhou-13 (神舟十三) crew, astronauts Zhai Zhigang (commander), Ye Guangfu and Wang Yaping, completed the first six-month mission on the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Shenzhou-13 astronauts egress

Apr 16, 2022


The Shenzhou-13 crew was successfully recovered after landing t the Dongfeng landing site, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, north China, on 16 April 2022, at 01:55 (09:55 China Standard Time). The Shenzhou-13 (神舟十三) crew, astronauts Zhai Zhigang (commander), Ye Guangfu and Wang Yaping, completed the first six-month mission on the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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What’s next for the China Space Station in 2022 and 2023

Apr 18, 2022


The China National Space Administration plans to complete the construction of the China Space Station in 2022 by adding the Wentian Experiment Capusule-1 and the Mengtian Experiment Capsule-2 to the Tianhe Core Module. The Tianzhou-2 and Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft will provide supplies for the astronauts of the Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 crew spacecraft.

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Tianzhou-4 launch

May 9, 2022


The Long March-7 Y5 launch vehicle launched the Tianzhou-4 cargo spacecraft from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 9 May 2022, at 17:56 UTC (10 May, at 01:56 local time). Tianzhou-4 (天舟四号) is the third cargo mission scheduled to autonomously dock to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Tianzhou-4 docking

May 10, 2022


The Tianzhou-4 cargo spacecraft was launched by the Long March-7 Y5 launch vehicle from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 9 May 2022, at 17:56 UTC (10 May, at 01:56 local time). Tianzhou-4 (天舟四号) autonomously docked to the rear docking port of the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), at 10 May 2022, at 00:54 UTC (08:54 China Standard Time). Tianzhou-4 carries propellant, supplies for the Shenzhou-14 astronauts, spare parts for space station maintenance and space research equipment.

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Shenzhou-14 transported to the launch pad

May 29, 2022


The Long March-2F Y14 launch vehicle and the Shenzhou-14 crew spacecraft have been transported to the launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, China, on 29 May 2022. Shenzhou-14 (神舟十四号) will transport the third crew of three astronauts to the China Space Station (中国空间站).
Credit: China Media Group(CMG)/China Central Television (CCTV)/China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Long March-2F Y14 ready to launch Shenzhou-14

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Shenzhou-14 launch

Jun 5, 2022


The Long March-2F Y14 launch vehicle launched the Shenzhou-14 crew spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, China, on 5 June 2022, at 02:44 UTC (10:44 China Standard Time). The Shenzhou-14 (神舟十四号) crew, astronauts Chen Dong (陈冬, commander), Liu Yang (刘洋) and Cai Xuzhe (蔡旭哲), is the third crew of three astronauts and the second long duration mission to the China Space Station (中国空间站)
Credit: China National Space Administration (CNSA)/China Media Group(CMG)/China Central Television (CCTV)
The Shenzhou-14 launch
Long March-2F Y14 launches Shenzhou-14

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Shenzhou-14 mission overview

Jun 6, 2022


Shenzhou-14 astronaut Liu Yang briefly presented the main objectives of the mission at the press conference held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, on 4 June 2022. Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, presented the main functions of the Wentian and Mengtian lab modules. Shenzhou-14 (神舟十四号) is the third crew of three astronauts, Chen Dong (陈冬, commander), Liu Yang (刘洋) and Cai Xuzhe (蔡旭哲) to enter the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱) and the second scheduled for a six-month mission on the China Space Station (中国空间站).
Credit: China National Space Administration (CNSA)/China Media Group(CMG)/China Central Television (CCTV)
Objectives of the Shenzhou-14 mission

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Tianzhou-3 undocking

Jul 17, 2022


The Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft was undocked from the Tianhe Core Module on 17 July 2022, at 02:59 UTC (10:59 China Standard Time). According to the China National Space Administration, “the Tianzhou 3 cargo spacecraft is in good condition and will re-enter into the atmosphere under ground control, at a later time”. Tianzhou-3 (天舟三号) is the second cargo spacecraft to dock with the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Wentian launch

Jul 24, 2022


The Long March-5B Y3 launch vehicle launched the Wentian Laboratory Module from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 24 July 2022, at 06:22 UTC (14:22 local time). The Wentian Laboratory Module (问天实验舱) is expected to autonomously dock to the front docking port of the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Wentian docking

Jul 24, 2022


The Wentian Laboratory Module (问天实验舱) successfully docked to the front docking port of the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), on 24 July 2022, at 19:13 UTC (25 July, at 03:13 China Standard Time).

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Shenzhou-14 astronauts enter Wentian

Jul 25, 2022


The Shenzhou-14 (神舟十四号) crew, astronauts Chen Dong (陈冬, commander), Liu Yang (刘洋) and Cai Xuzhe (蔡旭哲), entered inside the Wentian Laboratory Module on 25 July 2022, at 02:03 UTC (10:03 China Standard Time). The Wentian Laboratory Module (问天实验舱) successfully docked to the front docking port of the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), on 24 July 2022, at 19:13 UTC (25 July, at 03:13 China Standard Time).

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Shenzhou-14 astronauts begin first spacewalk

Sep 1, 2022


According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the first extravehicular activity of the Shenzhou-14 mission began on 1 September 2022. At 10:26 UTC (18:26 China Standard Time), astronaut Chen Dong (陈冬, commander) successfully opened the airlock of the Wentian Laboratory Module (问天实验舱). By 11:09 UTC (19:09 China Standard Time), astronaut Chen Dong and astronaut Liu Yang (刘洋) successfully exited the Wentian Laboratory Module and began the planned activities.

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Shenzhou-14 astronauts complete first spacewalk

Sep 2, 2022


According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the first extravehicular activity of the Shenzhou-14 (神舟十四号) mission was completed on 1 September 2022, at 18:33 UTC (2 September, at 00:33 China Standard Time), when astronauts Chen Dong (陈冬, commander) and Liu Yang (刘洋) safely returned to the Wentian Laboratory Module (问天实验舱).

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Mengtian launch

Oct 31, 2022


The Mengtian Laboratory Module was launched by the Long March-5B Y4 launch vehicle from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site Hainan Province, China, on 31 October 2022, at 07:37 UTC (15:37 China Standard Time). The Mengtian Laboratory Module (梦天实验舱, “Dreaming of Heavens”) is the second Laboratory Module of the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Successful launch of the Mengtian Laboratory Module

Oct 31, 2022


The Long March-5B Y4 launch vehicle successfully launched the Mengtian Laboratory Module from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site Hainan Province, China, on 31 October 2022, at 07:37 UTC (15:37 China Standard Time). The Mengtian Laboratory Module (梦天实验舱, “Dreaming of Heavens”) is the second Laboratory Module of the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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China Space Station seen from Tianzhou-4

Nov 11, 2022


The Tianzhou-4 cargo spacecraft (天舟四号) undocked from the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), on 9 November 2022, at 06:55 UTC (14:55 China Standard Time). During the departure, Tianzhou-4’s onboard camera captured the China Space Station in the T-shape configuration of the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the Wentian Laboratory Module (问天实验舱) and the Mengtian Laboratory Module (梦天实验舱).

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Nov 12, 2022

Tianzhou-5 launch


The Tianzhou-5 (天舟五号) cargo spacecraft was launched by the Long March-7 Y6 (长征七号遥六) launch vehicle from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 12 November 2022, at 02:03 UTC (10:03 China Standard Time). Tianzhou-5 is the fourth cargo mission to the China Space Station, scheduled to autonomously dock to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Tianzhou-5 docking

Nov 12, 2022


The Tianzhou-5 (天舟五号) cargo spacecraft autonomously docked to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱) on 12 November 2022, at 04:10 UTC (12:10 China Standard Time), just 127 minutes after being launched from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 12 November 2022, at 02:03 UTC (10:03 China Standard Time). Tianzhou-5 is the fourth cargo mission to the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Tianzhou-5 - The Fastest Spacecraft to the China Space Station

Nov 12, 2022


The Tianzhou-5 (天舟五号) cargo spacecraft was launched by the Long March-7 Y6 (长征七号遥六) launch vehicle from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 12 November 2022, at 02:03 UTC (10:03 China Standard Time). Just 2 hours and 7 minutes after being launched, the Tianzhou-5 (天舟五号) cargo spacecraft autonomously docked to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱) on 12 November 2022, at 04:10 UTC (12:10 China Standard Time).

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Shenzhou-15 launch

Nov 29, 2022


The Shenzhou-15 crew spacecraft was launched by the Long March-2F Y15 launch vehicle will launch from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, China, on 29 November 2022, at 15:08 UTC (23:08 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-15 (神舟十五) is the fourth crew of three astronauts, Junlong Fei (费俊龙, commander), Qingming Deng (邓清明) and Lu Zhang (张陆), on a mission to the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Shenzhou-15 docking

Nov 30, 2022


The Shenzhou-15 (神舟十五) crew spacecraft autonomously docked to the front port of the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), the first and main component of the China Space Station (中国空间站), on 29 November 2022, at 21:42 UTC (30 November, at 05:42 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-15 (神舟十五) is the fourth crew of three astronauts, Junlong Fei (费俊龙, commander), Qingming Deng (邓清明) and Lu Zhang (张陆), on a mission to the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Shenzhou-15 hatch opening

Nov 30, 2022


The hatch of the Shenzhou-15 (神舟十五) crew spacecraft was opened on 29 November 2022, at 23:33 UTC (30 November, at 07:33 China Standard Time). The fourth crew of three astronauts, Junlong Fei (费俊龙, commander), Qingming Deng (邓清明) and Lu Zhang (张陆), entered the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), beginning the third six-month mission on the China Space Station (中国空间站).

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Tianzhou-6 launch

May 10, 2023


The Long March-7 Y7 (长征七号遥七) launch vehicle launched the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 10 May 2023, at 13:22 UTC (21:22 China Standard Time). Tianzhou-6 (天舟六号) is the fifth cargo mission to the China Space Station (中国空间站), scheduled to autonomously dock to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱).

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Shenzhou-15 astronauts egress

Jun 4, 2023


The Shenzhou-15 (神舟十五) crew astronauts, Junlong Fei (费俊龙, commander), Qingming Deng (邓清明) and Lu Zhang (张陆), was successfully recovered after landing at the Dongfeng landing site, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, on 3 June 2023, at 22:34 UTC (4 June, at 06:34 China Standard Time).

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Shenzhou-16 launch

May 30, 2023


The Shenzhou-16 crew spacecraft was launched by the Long March-2F Y16 (长征二号F遥十六) launch vehicle from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Gansu Province, China, on 30 May 2023, at 01:31 UTC (09:31 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-16 (神舟十六) is the fifth crew of three astronauts on a mission to the China Space Station (中国空间站): Jing Haipeng (景海鹏, commander), Zhu Yangzhu (朱杨柱) and Gui Haichao (桂海潮).

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Tianzhou-5 undocking

Sep 11, 2023


According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the Tianzhou-5 (天舟五号) cargo spacecraft undocked from the front port of the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱), departing the China Space Station(中国空间站), on 11 September 2023, at 08:46 UTC (16:46 China Standard Time). Tianzhou-5 is scheduled to be de-orbited on 12 September 2023.

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Shenzhou-17 launch

Oct 26, 2023


The Shenzhou-17 crew spacecraft was launched by the Long March-2F Y17 (长征二号F遥十七) launch vehicle from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China, on 26 October 2023, at 03:14 UTC (11:14 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-17 (神舟十七) is the sixth crew of three astronauts on a mission to the China Space Station (中国空间站): Hongbo Tang (汤洪波, commander), Shengjie Tang (唐胜杰) and Xinlin Jiang (江新林).

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Tianzhou-7 launch

Jan 17, 2024


The Tianzhou-7 (天舟七号) cargo spacecraft was launched by the Long March-7 Y8 (长征七号遥八运) launch vehicle from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Hainan Province, China, on 15 January 2024, at 14:27 UTC (22:27 China Standard Time). Tianzhou-7 is the sixth cargo mission to the China Space Station (中国空间站), scheduled to autonomously dock to the Tianhe Core Module (天和核心舱).
Credit: China National Space Administration (CNSA)/China Central Television (CCTV)
Long March-7 Y8 launches Tianzhou-7

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Shenzhou-18 launch

Apr 25, 2024


The Shenzhou-18 crew spacecraft was launched by the Long March-2F Y18 (长征二号F遥十八) launch vehicle from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China, on 25 April 2024, at 12:59 UTC (20:59 China Standard Time). Shenzhou-18 (神舟十八) is the seventh crew of three astronauts on a mission to the China Space Station (中国空间站): Guangfu Ye (叶光富, commander), Cong Li (李聪) and Guangsu Li (李广苏).