China To Launch Rocket Carrying Supplies For Tiangong Space Station
China To Launch Rocket Carrying Supplies For Tiangong Space Station
The Tianzhou-2 cargo craft will blast off on a 14-tonne Long March 7 rocket carrying food and space suits for the "Tiangong" space station.
China's space station is expected to remain in orbit for up to 15 years. (File Photo)
Beijing, China:
China is preparing to launch a rocket carrying supplies for its new space station just days after landing a rover on Mars, as it hustles ahead with its extraterrestrial ambitions.
Beijing has pumped billions into its space programme in a bid to make up ground on pioneers Russia and the United States, with ambitious projects in Earth orbit and the landing of uncrewed craft on the Moon and Mars.