Chinese space station

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Apr 20, 2023, 00:04 AM IST

China successfully launches three astronauts for its under-construction space station

China's Shenzhou-15 spaceship atop the Long March-2F Y15 carrier rocket took off with three astronauts for the country's under-construction space station. 

Nov 29, 2022, 22:55 PM IST

Chinese spacecraft successfully docks with space station, astronauts enter lab module

It is the first time that China's two 20-tonne-level spacecraft conducted rendezvous and docking in orbit, and also the first time that space rendezvous and docking were carried out during the astronauts' in-orbit stay in the space station, the China Manned Space Agency told official media. 

Jul 25, 2022, 15:28 PM IST

China successfully launches Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft to dock with space station module

China successfully launched an automated cargo spacecraft carrying supplies, equipment and propellant for the country's new space station Tianhe.

May 29, 2021, 23:33 PM IST

Out-of-control Chinese space station photographed as it plunges towards Earth – See pic

Analysts have claimed that the 8.5-tonne module could smash into the American state of Michigan on April 3.

Mar 14, 2018, 13:35 PM IST

This is where analysts believe the Chinese space lab will crash-land – Read

Although most of the craft will burn up when it ploughs into the atmosphere, between 10 and 40 percent of its mass could survive and plunge to Earth.

Mar 13, 2018, 10:06 AM IST

Chinese space station expected to crash to Earth within weeks

Chinas first space station is expected to come crashing down to Earth within weeks.

Mar 10, 2018, 00:06 AM IST

Out-of-control Chinese space station to crash-land on Earth within weeks

Tiangong was launched by China in 2011 as part of a plan to show off its position as a global superpower.

Mar 06, 2018, 13:18 PM IST

Out of control Chinese space station to crash into a major city, warn experts

The 'imminent' crash could take place "any spot" between two latitude lines in the northern and southern hemispheres, experts said.

Nov 09, 2017, 22:59 PM IST