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Tiangong

ActiveLaunched in 2021·LEO — 389 km

China's space station. Three modules (Tianhe, Wentian, Mengtian) permanently crewed since 2022.

Main objectives
  • Operate a permanently crewed Chinese space station.
  • Conduct scientific and technological experiments in low orbit.
  • Train and rotate taikonaut crews on long-duration tours.
Did you know?

Tiangong ("heavenly palace") is permanently home to 3 taikonauts on 6-month rotations.

Timeline

Apr 29, 2021
Tianhe launch

Core module.

Jul 24, 2022
Wentian module
Oct 31, 2022
Mengtian module

Completion of the T-shaped station.

Tiangong
Photo of Tiangong
Mission data
StatusActive
PositionLEO — 389 km
Launched in2021
TargetLow Earth orbit

Specifications

Crew3
Mass~100 t

Discoveries

[02]
  • MilestoneMajor
    Tiangong station completed
    Full T-configuration (Tianhe, Wentian, Mengtian) — China's orbital laboratory in continuous operation.
    Oct 31, 2022
  • MilestoneNotable
    Wentian module
    Wentian module
    Jul 24, 2022

Mission milestones

[03]
  • Milestone
    Shenzhou-19 mission
    Relief of the permanent three-taikonaut crew for microgravity science.
    Oct 30, 2024
  • Milestone
    Mengtian module
    Completion of the T-shaped station.
    Oct 31, 2022
  • Milestone
    Tianhe launch
    Core module.
    Apr 29, 2021

Official sources

CNSA↗