"China's Tianzhou Series: Advancements in Space Station Supply Missions"

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Source: Space.com
"China's Tianzhou Series: Advancements in Space Station Supply Missions"
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China's Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft, which completed its mission serving the country's space station, was deorbited and burned up in Earth's atmosphere over the South Pacific. The spacecraft, launched in May 2023, delivered supplies, propellant, experiments, and other cargo to China's Tiangong space station. China plans to continue launching Tianzhou spacecraft every eight months to keep Tiangong occupied for at least 10 years.

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