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Chinese Space Station (Tiangong)

China's permanently crewed modular space station completed assembly in 2022. Consists of Tianhe core module, Wentian and Mengtian lab modules. Continuous 3-person crew rotation with Shenzhou spacecraft. Conducting hundreds of science experiments. Planning expansion to 6-module configuration by 2030. Will be the only operational large space station after ISS retirement.

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Budget

Estimated $8–10B total program

Timeline

2021–2030s

Key Milestones

Tianhe core module launched; first crew (Shenzhou-12)

2021

Wentian and Mengtian lab modules docked — station assembly complete

2022

Shenzhou-18/19 crew rotations; Xuntian space telescope launched (co-orbital)

2024

Shenzhou-20 crew; station expanded experiments program

2025

Shenzhou-21; planning 6-module expansion

2026

Contractors

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Sources

  • cnsa.gov.cn
  • spacenews.com

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