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China launches Tianhe space station core module into orbit

Liftoff of the Long March 5B rocket carrying the Tianhe core module for the Chinese Space Station. Credit: CCTV/framegrab HELSINKI — China successfully launched a 22-metric-ton module April 28, ...
SpaceNews

Chinese space station core module passes review but faces delays

HELSINKI — The first module for China’s planned space station has passed a final review, but the project continues to suffer launch vehicle-related delays. The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) ...
Jalopnik

Our First Real Look At China's New Space Station Module Confirms It's A Lot Like The Old Mir Space Station

China has been in the process of developing a modular space station for years, and the core module of such a station is now ready for launch. The station core module, called Tianhe (that means ...
Space.com

China launches core module of new space station to orbit

The construction of China's space station is underway. The core element of the Chinese Space Station launched to Earth orbit tonight (April 28), lifting off at 11:23 p.m. EDT (0323 GMT on April 29) ...
Aviation Week

China Launches Tianhe Core Module For New Space Station

MOSCOW—China has launched the first module of its new Tiangong (Heaven’s Palace) space station. The Tianhe (Harmony of Heavens) core module took off atop a Long March 5B heavy rocket at 11:23 p.m. EDT ...