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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