Tiangong Space Station
LocationSpace (LEO)
Year2021
Size55 m span
TypeOrbital habitat
About Tiangong Space Station
The Chinese space station. Fully operational with 3 modules. Crewed by 3 taikonauts on rotating missions. Orbits at 340-450 km altitude. Expected to operate for at least 10 years. Open to international cooperation.
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