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China Space Station Steadily Enlarged Since Its Original Construction! (7.6.2023)

This brings us to the Tianzhou-5 cargo spacecraft, whose launching and docking with the station were witnessed in November last year, as well as its undocking in early May to leave its port for its successor. Currently, it is flying alongside the CSS and will dock with the station after the return of the Shenzhou-15 spacecraft.

These cargo ships have more critical tasks than being simple couriers for space cargo. For example, the Tianzhou-5 will provide propellants, solar power and waste storage for the station in the coming months.

The three-module and three-ship configuration will remain in place for nearly half a year until the Shenzhou-17 manned mission. Looking ahead, the CSS will expand with additional modules.

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Chinese Cosmonauts Make Successful 7-Hour Space-Walk! (2.9.2022)

Chen and Liu were tasked with using a robotic arm to install new instruments outside Tiangong – adjusting the panoramic camera (and other operations). The two Chinese Cosmonauts were scheduled to stay outside for around seven hours – according to the Agency.

It was the first time Chinese Cosmonauts have used the Wentian Space Lab’s ‘Airlock Cabin’ to make preparations for a successful spacewalk!

Crew members of previous flights used the ‘Airlock Cabin’ on the Tianhe Core Module to support spacewalks.

With this ‘new’ Airlock Cabin – the Tianhe module has become the backup support facility for future spacewalks.

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