LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Thu Apr 29 2021

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Tianhe

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(3:23 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(3:18 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(3:30 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
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