All systems have completed rehearsals and checks before the launch of the Tianzhou-6 cargo craft, May 9, 2023. /CFP
China's cargo spacecraft, Tianzhou-6, is ready for launch, according to China Media Group.
Final preparation and rehearsal for the launch were conducted on Tuesday which covered all systems involved.
Starting from 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday for several hours, Beijing Aerospace Control Center coordinated multiple institutes including the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, Xi'an Satellite Measurement and Control Center, as well as other monitoring stations and ships, to check the compatibility among all the systems.
Jiang Zhou, director of the structure system of Long March-7 carrier rocket at China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, said "the condition of the spacecraft is good and we are closely monitoring every change and parameter of it until the last second before the launch."
Final preparation and rehearsal for the launch are conducted. /CFP
The launch site strengthened the meteorological monitor to provide precise weather forecasts as the local area experienced frequent rain showers recently.
Wang Yuliang, 01 commander of Tianzhou-6 launch mission, said all units conducted checks on all facilities. "Based on our all-unit check and cooperation today, the rocket, spacecraft and all systems of the launch site are in good condition. We have done all preparations before the propellant refilling."
The Tianzhou-6 cargo craft is the first spacecraft visiting the Shenzhou-15 crew in orbit. Currently the crew has rehearsed the manual docking operation and are waiting for the ship.