Mengtian
Human Exploration
Success
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 5BLEOorbit
Launch time
Monday, October 31, 2022 at 7:37 AM
Success
Overview
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.
Mission details
The Tiangong space station is a space station placed in Low Earth orbit between 340 and 450 km above the surface.
Apr 29, 2021 — ongoing
Orbital Attempt
#6,330
CASC Mission
#393
Pad Launch
#9
Location Launch
#20
Designator
2022-143
Launch Window
NET
Oct 31, 2022, 7:37 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
7:25 AM
Window Open
7:45 AM
Window Close
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
The Wenchang Space Launch Site is a rocket launch site located in Wenchang on the island of Hainan, in China. Formally a suborbital test center, it currently serves as China's southernmost spaceport. The site was selected for its low latitude, 19° north of the equator, allowing for larger payloads to be launched. It is capable of launching the Long March 5, the heaviest Chinese rocket. Unlike launch facilities on the mainland, Wenchang uses its seaport for deliveries.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Oct 31, 2022, 3:37 PM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511