China’s second space station, Tiangong-2 is tasked to verify key technologies such as cargo transportation, on-orbit propellant resupply, and a medium-term stay of astronauts. It will also carry an array of scientific experiments, and will be equipped with a robotic arm to help the assembly and maintenance of the station.
Launch Overview
Window Open
14:04 UTC
Window Close
14:19 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 15, 2016 · 14:04 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
China’s second space station, Tiangong-2 is tasked to verify key technologies such as cargo transportation, on-orbit propellant resupply, and a medium-term stay of astronauts. It will also carry an array of scientific experiments, and will be equipped with a robotic arm to help the assembly and maintenance of the station.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
Launch Overview
Window Open
14:04 UTC
Window Close
14:19 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 15, 2016 · 14:04 UTC
Launch Facility
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Area 91 (SLS-1 / 921)
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation