LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Sun Jul 24 2022
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Wentian
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(6:22 AM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(6:12 AM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(6:29 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
- Wentian is the first Laboratory Cabin Module (LCM) and second major component of the Chinese spacestation. It will provide additional navigation avionics, propulsion and orientation control as backup functions for the Core Cabin Module (CCM) as well as 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