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China's space station core module completes in-orbit tests
Updated 21:17, 18-May-2021
CGTN
The Tianhe core module of China's space station is sent into orbit on April 29, 2021. /CGTN

The Tianhe core module of China's space station is sent into orbit on April 29, 2021. /CGTN

The Tianhe core module of China's space station has completed a series of tests and entered the planned orbit for rendezvous and docking with the upcoming Tianzhou-2 cargo vessel, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said Tuesday.

The core module, which was sent into orbit on April 29, has recently completed platform function tests for rendezvous and docking, astronaut stay and the mechanical arms, as well as in-orbit performance checks for space application equipment.

The CMSA said the core module's various functions are normal and it is operating in good condition. It will continue its preparations for rendezvous and docking with the Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft.

Tianzhou-2 cargo craft for China's space station, transferred to the launch area at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on Sunday, is expected to be launched in the coming days.

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