#Tiangong

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Taikonauts Wang Haoze, Cai Xuzhe, and Song Lingdong of the Shenzhou-19 mission

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The International Space Station (ISS) will be retired in 2030 after more than 32 years of continuous service. Naturally, there are questions regarding what will replace this station, which has served as a bastion for vital research and inter-agency cooperation in space. In the past, China has indicated that their Tiangong ("heavenly palace") space station will be a successor and rival to the ISS, offering astronauts from other nations an alternative platform to conduct research in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). As part of this plan, China recently announced plans to double the size of Tiangong in the coming years. This announcement was shared last Wednesday, October 4th, during the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2023) in Baku, Azerbaijan. According to the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), three new modules will be added to Tiangong, which currently consists of the Tianhe Core Cabin Module (CMM) and two Laboratory Cabin Modules (LCM)—Wenhian ("Quest for the Heavens") and Mengtian ("Dreaming of the Heavens"). This expansion will be accompanied by extending the station's operational lifetime. According to the statement made by CAST, Tiangong will be in service for more than 15 years, 10 more years than previously announced. This means that China intends to keep Tiangong operational until 2037 or later, several years after the ISS is decommissioned and deorbited. As of the penning of this article, the station has been fully operational since late 2022 (a total of 894 days) and has been occupied for the past 764 days. The station has hosted 15 taikonauts (a maximum of three at a time) at orbital altitudes of 340 to 450 km (210 and 280 mi).

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Tiangong from Aerois (High Rollers)

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Just under two hours until the launch of Shenzhou 19, which will send 3 taikonauts to the Tiangong space station.

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space stations™

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huh. just watched Tiangong fly overhead. neat!

[netmassimo]

A confirmation has arrived that three Chinese taikonauts from the Shenzhou 17 mission reached the Chinese space station Tiangong with an automated docking maneuver. They blasted off about 6.5 hours earlier atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. They form the sixth crew of the Chinese space station and will remain there for about six months, the standard duration for a mission.

The three taikonauts, as the Chinese call their astronauts, of the Shenzhou 17 mission are Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie, and Jiang Xinlin, whose names were announced only the day before the launch, as is customary for the Chinese.

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Tiangong over Tennessee

August 18, 2023

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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E21 In this episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna dives into a range of exciting developments from the world of space exploration. From China's ambitious satellite projects to NASA's poignant Day of Remembrance, we cover the stories that are shaping our understanding of the cosmos. Highlights: - China's Thousand Sails Mega Constellation: Discover the latest launch of 18 satellites as part of China's ambitious Internet Constellation project, aiming for a staggering 14,000 satellites in orbit by 2025. - NASA's Day of Remembrance: Reflect on the lives lost in space exploration as NASA honors the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia, emphasizing the importance of safety in future missions. - SpaceX's Direct to Cell Technology: Learn about SpaceX's groundbreaking beta test for a system that allows mobile phones to connect directly to Starlink satellites, potentially revolutionizing global communications. - T Tauri's Great Dimming: Explore the remarkable celestial event as T Tauri, a young star system, begins a dimming phase that could last a century, offering unique insights into planetary formation. - Boeing's Starliner Challenges: Get the latest on Boeing's CST-100 Starliner program as the company faces financial setbacks and uncertainty regarding its future operational missions. - Upcoming NASA Missions: Excitement builds for NASA's ambitious missions in 2025, including the Sphere X Space Observatory and the Lunar Trailblazer, aimed at enhancing our understanding of the universe and the Moon. For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe. 00:00 - Astronomy Daily brings you the latest in space and astronomy news 00:50 - China's Thousand Sails Mega Constellation project successfully launches 18 satellites 03:30 - NASA honors the brave crews lost in space exploration during Day of Remembrance 06:10 - SpaceX prepares to test its innovative direct to cell technology 09:40 - T Tauri enters a dimming phase that could last a century 12:20 - Boeing faces challenges with the Starliner program and future missions 15:00 - Upcoming NASA missions set to launch in 2025 ✍️ Episode References NASA [NASA](https://www.nasa.gov) SpaceX [SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com) Boeing [Boeing](https://www.boeing.com) China National Space Administration [CNSA](http://www.cnsa.gov.cn) Astronomy Daily [Astronomy Daily](https://www.astronomydaily.io)

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China's space station, Tiangong: A complete guide

China's space station, Tiangong, orbits Earth at an altitude between 217 and 280 miles (340 to 450 kilometers), approximately the same orbital height as the International Space Station (ISS).  three-module Chinese space station hosts many scientific experiments.

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Yi Xing: You ruined my life. Tiangong: You make me an enemy so you can hate me. Because once you start hating, you can stop thinking.

secretlevel #honorofkings #tiangong #yixing #hate #quotes

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Attention-Worthy Links for November 25th, 2024

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Una tripulación de tres personas entra en la estación espacial china Tiangong

La tripulación llegó alrededor de las 12:51 pm y se reunió con los astronautas de la anterior misión Shenzhou-18, "iniciando una nueva ronda de transferencia de tripulación en órbita", dijo la agencia de noticias estatal Xinhua.

Tres astronautas chinos, incluida la única mujer ingeniera espacial del país, ingresaron a la estación espacial Tiangong el miércoles tras un lanzamiento en órbita a primera hora de la mañana. La misión Shenzhou-19 despegó con su trío de exploradores espaciales a las 4:27 am (2027 GMT del martes) desde el Centro de Lanzamiento de Satélites de Jiuquan en el noroeste de China, informaron Xinhua y…

[netmassimo]

A confirmation has arrived that three Chinese taikonauts from the Shenzhou 18 mission reached the Chinese space station Tiangong with an automated docking maneuver. They blasted off about 6.5 hours earlier atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. They form the 8th crew of the Chinese space station and will remain there for about six months, the standard duration for a mission.