Tiangong

Tiangong is a Chinese space station that serves as a modular laboratory in low Earth orbit, hosting scientific experiments and supporting crewed missions.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the deployment of new technology aboard it and China's plans to expand its size as the International Space Station approaches retirement.

Latest on Tiangong

• Hong Kong-developed ‘Eye for Space’ now operating aboard Tiangong space station
• Watch China's Tiangong space station cross the moon in stunning amateur footage
• China plans to double the size of its Tiangong space station while the ISS nears its end

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