The 23-tonne laboratory module was launched on Sunday and docked at the Tiangong space station, where it will be used for scientific experiments.
China is one step closer to completing its permanent orbiting space station, with the successful launch of a new laboratory module.The Wentian module reportedly spent about eight minutes in flight before it entered orbitThe US has banned Chinese astronauts from the International Space Station
Amateur photographers and space enthusiasts watched as it lifted off on the Long March 5B remote 3 rocket to join the Tiangong space station. Astronauts will carry out scientific experiments on the 17.9-metre long Wentian module, which will also serve as short-term living quarters during crew rotations.It features an airlock cabin that will be the main exit-entry point for extra-vehicular activities when the station is completed.
In 2003 China became the third country to launch an astronaut into orbit on its own accord, after the former Soviet Union and the US.
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