The space module Tiangong-1 and spacecraft Shenzhou-8 will conduct rendezvous and docking experiments twice as scheduled and then Shenzhou-8 will return to the earth while Tiangong-1 will continue to move in its orbit, according to the Beijing Aerospace Control Centre. The second rendezvous and docking is scheduled around Nov. 14. Read more
China's first space lab module Tiangong-1 completed its second orbital transfer Friday afternoon BJT with its apogee altitude rising from 200 kilometres to 362 kilometres. Read more
On Sept. 29, the testing personnel of China's first space lab module Tiangong 1 wait for the countdown at Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Centre. This is a young team, with an average age of 32.4 years old. Read more