Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 5B
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
WEN / LC101
Outcome
Success
Flight
Y4
COSPAR Designator
2022-143
Mission
Mengtian (Human Exploration)
Mengtian is the second Laboratory Cabin Module (LCM) and third major component of the Chinese spacestation. It will provide a pressurized environment for researchers to conduct science experiments in zero gravity.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 5B
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
393 (41 YTD)
Site launches
20 (5 YTD)
Pad launches
9 (2 YTD)