MISSION NAME
Tianhe
Status
Success
DATE
29 APR 2021
LAUNCH PROVIDER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Pad
101
Description
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.
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.