China Tiangong Space Station

China’s Tiangong Space Station Prepares to Lead in Space Exploration as ISS Nears Decommissioning

As the International Space Station (ISS) moves towards the end of its operational life in the early 2030s, China’s Tiangong Space Station is positioned to play a central role in the next phase of space exploration. With comprehensive expansion plans,...
A long March-2F carrier rocket carrying the Shenzhou-19 spacecraft and crew of three astronauts lifts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

China’s Space Program: Three Astronauts Launch on Historic “Dream” Mission to Tiangong Space Station

China's rapidly advancing space program, three astronauts, including the nation’s only female spaceflight engineer, lifted off aboard the Shenzhou-19 mission in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The trio, headed by seasoned astronaut Cai Xuzhe, 48, launched at 4:27 a.m....