China Reveals 198-Ton 'Six-Module' Plan for Tiangong as ISS Era Ends

China reveals 198-ton 'six-module' plan for Tiangong as ISS era ends

The US-China space race is set to intensify on the orbital front. With the International Space Station (ISS) set to retire in 2030, the US still has to finalize a potential replacement.  On the other hand, China has already solidified its position in low Earth orbit with its Tiangong space station. In fact, recent reports suggest that China is planning to expand its space station in the coming years.  The current T-shaped structure will transiti…

China Plans Major Expansion Of Tiangong Space Station

China is moving ahead with plans to significantly expand the Tiangong space station, potentially doubling its size as the International Space Station approaches retirement, reported by CCTV. The ISS, led by NASA, is expected to be decommissioned by 2031, with a controlled re-entry planned using a vehicle developed by SpaceX.According to CCTV, China will first add a fourth module to Tiangong, transforming its current T-shape into a cross structur…

China’s Tiangong space station to double in size as Nasa phases out ISS

Plans are under way to add three more modules to the Chinese facility but no timeline has been released to complete the work.