LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Mon Oct 31 2022

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Mengtian

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(7:37 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(7:25 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(7:45 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Long March 5B

Description:

The configuration of the CZ-5B variant consists of the Long March 5 core stage with its four strapped-on liquid-fueled boosters, but the usual second stage will be absent; in place of the second stage would be heavier low earth orbit payloads.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: Human Exploration
Mengtian is the second Laboratory Cabin Module (LCM) and third major component of the Chinese spacestation. It will provide a pressurized environment for researchers to conduct science experiments in zero gravity.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Pad

Wenchang