Beijing has embarked on an 18-month project to build its first ever permanent space station, launching a key module into low earth orbit, state media reported. At least 10 more launches are set to follow in the coming months.
Carried on a Long March 5B rocket, China’s ‘Tianhe’ module was sent into orbit on Thursday, the first of three major components for the new space station. The launch, which appeared to go off without a hitch, was broadcast on state TV.
Off it goes. China's space station core module is headed to orbit. Wonderful stuff. pic.twitter.com/p4hr3I0l2G
— jack ryan 🙏 (@dctrjack) April 29, 2021
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Liftoff China’s Long March 5B rocket with the Tianhe module, beginning assembly of a Chinese space station in low Earth orbit. https://t.co/8DhRzsKEBj pic.twitter.com/pxBX8D5bog
— Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) April 29, 2021
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