China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Tianhe

Long March 5B

SUCCESS
Success

Thursday, April 29, 2021 · 03:23 UTC

Mission

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Tianhe (which translates as "Heavenly Harmony") is the core module and backbone of the Chinese space station, designed to provide the main living quarters and control centre for the station crew.

Mission Type

Human Exploration

Orbit

Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

Probability

N/A

Status

Launch Successful

Vehicle & Pad

/02

Rocket

Long March 5B

Variant: B

Launch Pad

101

Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

19.614° N, 110.951° E

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12

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