Tiangong-2 Mission

Launch Status

Success

Date & Time

15 Sep 2016, 2:04pm

UTC

Location

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

Pad

Launch Area 4 (SLS-1 / 921)

Launch Service Provider

CASC

Vehicle

Long March 2F/G

Mission

Tiangong-2

Mission Type

Human Exploration

Destination

Low Earth Orbit

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.

Available Replays

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