China's 'Heavenly Palace' Space Station Captured in Stunning Complete Image

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China's 'Heavenly Palace' Space Station Captured in Stunning Complete Image
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China's Tiangong space station, also known as the "heavenly palace," is captured in its first complete image taken by Chinese astronauts as they left the station after a five-month stay. The station, consisting of three modules, became fully operational last year and is 180 feet long and weighs 77 tons. The photo was taken by the crew of the Shenzhou 16 mission, who also conducted experiments such as growing lettuce and tomatoes in space.

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