China launches second of three space station modules


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Beijing launched the central module of its space station Tiangong -- which means 'heavenly palace' -- in April 2021 - Copyright AFP STR China on Sunday launched the second of three modules needed to complete its new space station, state media reported, the latest step in Beijing’s ambitious space programme. The uncrewed craft, named Wentian, was propelled by a Long March 5B rocket at 2:22 pm (0622 GMT) from the Wenchang launch centre on China’s tropical island of Hainan. A quarter of an hour later, an official from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) confirmed the “success” of the launch....