China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLong March 2F/GLaunch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921), Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Long March 2F/G | Tiangong-2
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's 182nd launch · 14th this year · humanity's 5,588th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Sep 15, 14:04 – Sep 15, 14:19 UTC
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Tiangong-2
China's second space station, Tiangong-2 is tasked to verify key technologies such as cargo transportation, on-orbit propellant resupply, and a medium-term stay of astronauts. It will also carry an array of scientific experiments, and will be equipped with a robotic arm to help the assembly and maintenance of the station.
Human Exploration · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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- China successfully launches Tiangong2 space lab from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center — People's Daily, China 人民日报
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- CCTV Reporter Shoots Tiangong-2 Launch 100 Meters Away — CCTV Video News Agency
- China successfully launches Tiangong-2 space lab — CGTN
Pad — Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
29 launches from this pad · 294 from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
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