Launch Overview
Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Agency
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Site / Pad
JQ / LC921
Outcome
Success
Flight
T2
COSPAR Designator
2016-057
Mission
Tiangong-2 (Human Exploration)
China's second space station, Tiangong-2 is tasked to verify key technologies such as cargo transportation, on-orbit propellant resupply, and a medium-term stay of astronauts. It will also carry an array of scientific experiments, and will be equipped with a robotic arm to help the assembly and maintenance of the station.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Long March 2F/G
Provider
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Agency launches
182 (14 YTD)
Site launches
87 (5 YTD)
Pad launches
12 (1 YTD)