China prepares to launch space station core module
Updated: April 23, 2021 14:35Xinhua
Photo taken on April 23, 2021 shows the combination of the core module of China's space station, Tianhe, and the Long March-5B Y2 rocket after it was transported to the launching area of Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan province. [Photo/Xinhua]
WENCHANG — The combination of the core module of China's space station, Tianhe, and the Long March-5B Y2 rocket has been transported to the launching area of Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan province on April 23.
The combination will then undergo various pre-launch function tests and joint tests as planned, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
The facilities and equipment at the launch site are in good condition and preparations have been carried out as scheduled, the agency said.
Photo taken on April 23, 2021 shows the combination of the core module of China's space station, Tianhe, and the Long March-5B Y2 rocket being transported to the launching area of Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan province. [Photo/Xinhua]
Photo taken on April 23, 2021 shows the combination of the core module of China's space station, Tianhe, and the Long March-5B Y2 rocket being transported to the launching area of Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan province. [Photo/Xinhua]
Photo taken on April 23, 2021 shows the combination of the core module of China's space station, Tianhe, and the Long March-5B Y2 rocket after it was transported to the launching area of Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan province. [Photo/Xinhua]
Photo taken on April 23, 2021 shows the combination of the core module of China's space station, Tianhe, and the Long March-5B Y2 rocket being transported to the launching area of Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan province. [Photo/Xinhua]
