Orbiting Chinese Space Station Module Awaits First Visitors

May 12, 2021
Tiangong space station concept
Completion of the Tiangong space station (“Heaven’s Palace”) is planned for 2022.
Credit: Chinese Academy of Space Science Concept
The main module of China’s new Tiangong space station is now in orbit, awaiting two upcoming visits. The Tianzhou 2 cargo ship is scheduled to resupply the station with fuel this month, and by June, China plans to launch the Shenzhou 12 spacecraft carrying a taikonaut crew of three to the station...

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