China successfully launches 1st cargo freighter to its space station
On May 29th China successfully launched the first Tianzhou cargo freighter to bring cargo the now-orbiting first module, Tianhe, of its under construction space station, docking there one day later.
They plan to launch the first crew of three to the station in June.
The leaders in the 2021 launch race:
16 SpaceX
14 China
8 Russia
2 Rocket Lab
2 ULA
The U.S still leads China 22 to 14 in the national rankings.
Sorry for the late posting, but I have been off on a cave expedition in a very remote area in Nevada. Needed a break from the news and work. Presently on the long drive home. Posting will resume at full speed later tonight.
On May 29th China successfully launched the first Tianzhou cargo freighter to bring cargo the now-orbiting first module, Tianhe, of its under construction space station, docking there one day later.
They plan to launch the first crew of three to the station in June.
The leaders in the 2021 launch race:
16 SpaceX
14 China
8 Russia
2 Rocket Lab
2 ULA
The U.S still leads China 22 to 14 in the national rankings.
Sorry for the late posting, but I have been off on a cave expedition in a very remote area in Nevada. Needed a break from the news and work. Presently on the long drive home. Posting will resume at full speed later tonight.