Tiangong

Tiangong: astronauts are working on China’s new space station – here’s what to expect

Tiangong: astronauts are working on China’s new space station – here’s what to expect: Chinese astronauts Tang Hongbo, Nie Haisheng, and Liu Boming during ceremony before heading to Tiangong. ROMAN PILIPEY/EPA Three astronauts on China’s new space station have just performed the country’s first space walk and are busy configuring the module for future crews. …

Tiangong: China may gain a monopoly on space stations – here’s what to expect

Tiangong: China may gain a monopoly on space stations – here’s what to expect: Artist's impression of Tiangong, Alejo Miranda/Shutterstock China launched Tianhe-1, the first and main module of a permanent orbiting space station called Tiangong (Heavenly Palace ? ?), on April 29. Two additional science modules (Wentian and Mengtian) will follow in 2022 in …