Tianhe
Human Exploration
Success
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 5BLEOorbit
Launch time
Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 3:23 AM
Success
Overview
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.
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
#6,073
CASC Mission
#314
Pad Launch
#7
Location Launch
#12
Designator
2021-035
Launch Window
NET
Apr 29, 2021, 3:23 AM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Lift Off
3:18 AM
Window Open
3:30 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
Apr 29, 2021, 11:23 AM
Total Launches
62
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
19.6145, 110.9511