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Mengtian
Human Exploration
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation(CASC)GovernmentLong March 5B
LEOorbit
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.
Monday, October 31, 2022 at 7:37 AM
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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
Long March 5B Specs
The configuration of the CZ-5B variant consists of the Long March 5 core stage with its four strapped-on liquid-fueled boosters, but the usual second stage will be absent; in place of the second stage would be heavier low earth orbit payloads.
Length
53.66 m
Diameter
5 m
Launch Mass
837 t
Thrust
10,565 kN
LEO Capacity
25,000 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2020
Fastest Turnaround
3mo 9d
Total Launches
4
Successful
4
Failed
0
Consecutive Success
4
Maiden flight: May 5, 2020
Social Flight Log
- Oct 31, 2022, 7:59 AM
Launch success declared following payload deployment
Source - Oct 31, 2022, 7:37 AM
Liftoff
Source - Oct 31, 2022, 7:37 AM
Liftoff
Source - Oct 31, 2022, 6:26 AM
Refined T-0.
Source - Oct 31, 2022, 3:57 AM
CCTV Webcast link live; CGTN English coverage to be confirmed
Source - Oct 24, 2022, 2:13 PM
Refined launch time per NOTAMs.
Source - Oct 22, 2022, 2:21 PM
Updating T-0
Source - Sep 30, 2022, 8:57 AM
Added launch window
Source - Aug 10, 2022, 9:16 AM
Targeting October 27 according to local tour operators
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Founded
1999
Administrator
Chairman & President: Lei Fanpei
Total Launches
592
Successful
577
Failed
15
Pending
9
Consecutive Success
18
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