MISSION NAME
Mengtian
Status
Success
DATE
31 OCT 2022
LAUNCH PROVIDER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
Wenchang
Description
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.
Long March 5B
Rocket 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.