Wentian Space Station Module: Important Facts to know!

July 25, 2022

China’s new scientific lab “Wentian Space Station Module” was launched recently onboard Long March 5B launch vehicle. The module was docked with the China’s under-construction space station on July 25, 2022.

Highlights of the launch:

It was the second module of the three modules planned for the space station.
Module launch took place from Wenchang Space Launch Centre on southern island of Hainan.
It marked the third launch since the construction of Chinese Space Station started in April 2021.
Second module is preceded by Tianzhou-class cargo spacecraft and Shenzhou-14 crewed spacecraft.
Launch of Wentian will be followed by second lab module called Mengtian, which is scheduled to be launched in October 2022.
Tianhe module is the core cabin module for the space station. Three astronauts are currently living there and are on a six-month mission.

Wentian Space Station Module:

Wentian Space Station Module has been designed to conduct science and biology experiments. It weighs 23-ton and is heavier as compared to other single-module spacecraft present in space. It is a 17.9 meters long module. Wentian module features an airlock cabin, which will act as the main exit-entry point for extravehicular activities after the construction of space station is completed. It will also serve the purpose of short-term living quarters for astronauts on crew rotations to the station.

Mengtian Module:

Mengtian Module is scheduled to be launched in October 2022. It will be docked with Tianhe, and form a T-shaped structure.

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