LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Thu Apr 29 2021
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Tianhe
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(3:23 AM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(3:18 AM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(3:30 AM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
No Recovery Specified
Type
No Recovery Specified
Rocket Details
Name:
Long March 5BDescription:
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
- Tianhe (which translates as "Heavenly Harmony") is the core module and backbone of the Chinese space station, designed to provide the main living quarters and control centre for the station crew.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Pad
Wenchang