Author Topic: Tianhe-1 Core Module - CZ-5B - WSLC - April 29, 2021 (03:23 UTC) (Read 87710 times)

beidou · « **on:** 06/27/2016 08:31 pm »

The core module of Chinese space station - TianHe-1 (TH-1) will be launched in 2018.

beidou · « **Reply #1 on:** 06/27/2016 08:33 pm »

catdlr · « **Reply #2 on:** 04/01/2018 02:47 am »

bump for video.

Tianhe-1 - China’s next space station
SciNews
Published on Mar 31, 2018

Tianhe-1, the core module of China’s next manned space station, has been recently unveiled in Tianjin Aerospace Town. Zhang Hao, senior designer, space station system, China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), explains: “This is the core module of the space station. It's the master control section of the station, which controls the flight posture, dynamic property, and its manned environment. The large column-like thick part is where astronauts work and conduct experiments. The thinner part is where astronauts sleep and wash themselves, it’s built for astronauts to have normal daily life”. China plans to start assembling the station in space in 2020. The space station is scheduled to become fully operational around 2022.
Credit: China Central Television.

Sizzy · « **Reply #3 on:** 04/02/2018 12:35 pm »

The newest image of CSS core module

4.2m diameter part, set as experiment use

3.5m diameter part, set as daily life and entertainment

Star One · « **Reply #4 on:** 04/02/2018 02:18 pm »

Third image link doesn’t load and fourth image half loads then stops? First, second and fifth are fine.

catdlr · « **Reply #5 on:** 04/02/2018 03:31 pm »

Sizzy, don't embed the images next time, attached them instead. Members with low bandwidth can't see the entire image.

I've' downloaded those images and attached them to this post for easier viewing.

Satori · « **Reply #6 on:** 01/05/2021 09:34 am »

Tianhe-1, Tiangong's space station core module, is schedule for launch in the first half of 2021.

Mammutti · « **Reply #7 on:** 01/05/2021 10:11 am »

https://twitter.com/AJ_FI/status/1346409994577711105

Quote from: Andrew Jones

The Long March 5B rocket to launch the Tianhe core module for China's space station is undergoing assembly in the port city of Tianjin. It is expected to soon leave the factory for delivery to Wenchang launch centre via Yuanwang cargo ships. Source: CMSA https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzI0NTU3MTk1Nw==&mid=2247491566&idx=1&sn=defcfd9987bca2b4d9e892269de09576

Stan Black · « **Reply #8 on:** 01/05/2021 12:03 pm »

Is this launch also expected to leave a large piece of debris in orbit?

newfrontiers · « **Reply #9 on:** 01/10/2021 04:25 pm »

otter · « **Reply #10 on:** 01/12/2021 02:24 pm »

http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-01/12/c_139662402.htm

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Besides, the rocket maker has recently completed a reliability test run for its high-thrust oxyhydrogen engine designed for the Long March-5B carrier rocket, which will be used to launch different modules of China's space station. The core module is scheduled for launch this spring.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #11 on:** 01/12/2021 02:36 pm »

Quote from: Stan Black on 01/05/2021 12:03 pm

Is this launch also expected to leave a large piece of debris in orbit?

Yes. The core stage will be temporarily in orbit and will eventually reenter by itself.

Prettz · « **Reply #12 on:** 01/12/2021 02:56 pm »

Quote from: ZachS09 on 01/12/2021 02:36 pm

Quote from: Stan Black on 01/05/2021 12:03 pm
Is this launch also expected to leave a large piece of debris in orbit?

Yes. The core stage will be temporarily in orbit and will eventually reenter by itself.

Damn shame they can't make use of it. I would imagine they've already investigated wet workshop concepts with it.

edit: this was kinda off-topic

jstrotha0975 · « **Reply #13 on:** 01/12/2021 04:55 pm »

Question: How long is the Chinese space station designed to stay in orbit?

JSz · « **Reply #14 on:** 01/12/2021 07:42 pm »

10 years:
.

Probably counting 2022 as the beginning of its use.

otter · « **Reply #15 on:** 01/14/2021 03:58 pm »

China's space station core module, cargo craft pass factory review

http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-01/14/c_139668142.htm

otter · « **Reply #16 on:** 01/17/2021 04:51 pm »

NachSpace · « **Reply #17 on:** 01/17/2021 09:43 pm »

This year looks very interesting in all aspects!!! several Mars missions, new rockets, space tourist, this new space station,... the future is now!

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #18 on:** 01/21/2021 07:06 pm »

Cross-post:

Quote from: limen4 on 01/20/2021 01:44 pm

I received from a friend in China the following launch road map:
March 2021: CZ-5B Y2 - Tianhe core module
April 2021: CZ-7 Y3 - Tianzhou-2
June 2021: CZ-2F/G Y12 - SZ-12
Aug 2021: CZ-7 Y4 - Tianzhou-3
Sep 2021: CZ-2F/G Y13 - SZ-13

newfrontiers · « **Reply #19 on:** 02/04/2021 04:03 am »

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