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Mon Oct 31 2022

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Mengtian

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RECOVERY OVERVIEW

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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