Human Exploration
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentChina's second space station, Tiangong-2 is tasked to verify key technologies such as cargo transportation, on-orbit propellant resupply, and a medium-term stay of astronauts. It will also carry an array of scientific experiments, and will be equipped with a robotic arm to help the assembly and maintenance of the station.
Orbital Attempt
#5,588
CASC Mission
#182
Pad Launch
#12
Location Launch
#87
Designator
2016-057
Sep 15, 2016, 2:04 PM
1 update
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Sep 15, 2016, 10:04 PM
Total Launches
291
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911
