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Launch of Tiangong-1 a breakthrough for China
2011-09-30 12:54
China's successful launch of its first space lab module is a breakthrough for China in the domains of science, economy and politics, a Russian expert said in a recent interview.
Long March rocket fueled for launch
2011-09-28 20:31
A spokesperson with China's manned space program said fuel has been injected into the Long March-2FT1 carrier rocket in preparation for launching the Tiangong-1 space module.
First space docking test after Shenzhou-8
2011-09-28 20:09
China will conduct its first space docking test within two days after launching the Shenzhou-8 unmanned spacecraft.
China confident in launch of Tiangong-1
2011-09-28 19:30
China is confident in the upcoming launch of its first space lab module Tiangong-1, although space launches are highly risky, said Wu Ping, spokeswoman for China's manned space program.
Civilians given chance to reach for the stars
2011-09-29 08:09
Officials in charge of astronaut recruitment say civilians could soon get the chance to compete for a place on a spacecraft.
Spacecraft ready to go on mission
2011-09-27 07:37
Last-minute preparations for the launch of the Tiangong-1 spacecraft began at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Monday, meaning the vehicle can soon embark on a mission that will eventually have it dock with a spaceship, according to the center.
Last-minute preparations for spacecraft launch
2011-09-26 13:29
China is making last-minute preparations to launch the country's first space laboratory module at the end of this week at a launch center in northwest China.
Forecasts signal late-week launch
2011-09-26 07:53
A precondition for launching is that the average wind speed at the launch site should not be faster than 10 meters a second. Weather forecasts showed that Thursday or Friday might be suitable.
Countdown to China's space station begins
2011-09-21 10:06
The Long March II-F carrying Tiangong-1, or "Heavenly Palace 1", will take off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China’s Gansu province between Sept 27 and 30.
China to launch 'Heavenly Palace'
2011-09-20 12:53
China will launch a prototype module for a planned space lab next week, a step that will bring it closer to the US and Russia as space powers.
Spacecraft Tiangong-1 launch delayed
2011-09-02 07:25
The launch of the spacecraft Tiangong-1 has been rescheduled due to a satellite launch failure, China's manned space program spokesman said.
Tiangong-1 to undergo final test
2011-06-30 20:46
China's first module of a planned space station has been transported to a launch center in western Gansu Province where it will undergo final tests before its scheduled launch later this year.

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