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Here Is Everything You Need To Know About China's Space Station

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  Do you know where scientists conduct research in space? What is that place in space where astronauts linger for months? Yes, you are guessing it right- it is "the one and only International Space Station". But the ISS is no more the "one and only" place in space to stay and conduct research. China has launched its space station officially known as Tiangong Space Station. It is a modular space station in which astronauts will stay for six months in Earth's orbit. The successful launch of three astronauts on the Chinese Space Station made China the third country to independently send humans into space.  China started the construction of the Tiangong Space Station in 2021 and is expected to complete it in 2022 after 11 missions. These include three launches of different modules, four launches of cargo vehicles, and four crewed launches.  Space Station Technology  Tiangong Space Station|Source: Nasaspaceflight.com Like Mir Space Station, Tiangong Space Station has