China's space station and space telescope

[IPCR_quad]

After the US blocked China's participation on ISS in 2011, China decided to build its own space station. Launch date is set for 5 days from today. It will be able to accomodate a crew of up to 3, and complete construction by next year. As well, China's first space telescope, the Xuntian optical module, will be co orbiting with the space station. The purpose of this thread is to update the progress of both projects.

China rolls out Long March 5B rocket for space station launch - SpaceNews

China wants to launch its own Hubble-class telescope as part of space station

 

[IPCR_quad]

An in depth look at the core module of China's upcoming space station. Named Tianhe, means harmony of the heavens. Scheduled launch is 4 days from today.

 

[bearnard19]

After the US blocked China's participation on ISS in 2011, China decided to build its own space station. Launch date is set for 5 days from today. It will be able to accomodate a crew of up to 3, and complete construction by next year. As well, China's first space telescope, the Xuntian optical module, will be co orbiting with the space station. The purpose of this thread is to update the progress of both projects.

China rolls out Long March 5B rocket for space station launch - SpaceNews

China wants to launch its own Hubble-class telescope as part of space station

Thats`s pretty staggering how fast China is developing its space technology and developing itself in space exploration area. I know that this country is going to make its own Mars mission with crew in some time. I don`t think that they will be able to outrace Space X however the result of their work can stagger whole world.