Tianhe

Russia


1e Module for Chinese Space Station

Launch, orbit data:

Designation 48274 / 21035A
Launch date - time 29 Avril 2021 - 03:23:15
Launch site Wenchang, LC-1
Launch vehicle  CZ-5B
Module designation Project 921-III
Mass (kg)  kg
LEO Earth orbit on 07.05.21:
   - Perigee / Apogee 352 x 385 km
   - Inclination 41.5°
   - Period 91.9 min
   - VEL 27696.60 km/h

Core module of the Chinese manned space station Tiangong.


Spacecraft data:

Prime manufacturer CAST
Platform 
Operator 
Mass at launch  22,000 kg
Dry Mass  kg
Basic shape  cylinder
Dimension (m) length= 19.1 m, dia=4.2 m
Equipment 
Solar array two pairs of solar panel
Stabilization  
Propulsion 
DC power  
Design lifetime  

Large modular Space Station.


Description:


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Tianhe core module being assembled at CAST, with the living compartment at front and the service compartment in the background

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The docking hub of the Tianhe core module at CAST


Mission Report:

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Astrophilately covers:

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Tianhe launch. Credit: #411a

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Tianhe launch. Credit: #411a


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Tianhe launch, Space port vignet. Credit: #411a



Ref.: chinaspacereport.wordpress.com, #7(JR797), #260, #411a - update: 15.09.25 Home