MISSION NAME
Mengtian
Status
Success
DATE
31 OCT 2022
LAUNCH PROVIDER
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
101
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.