Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-3

Cargo Spacecraft Tianzhou-3

Question: Which of the following country recently launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-3?
a) South Korea
b) China
c) Japan
d) Russia
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:-

  • On 20 September 2021; China launched cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-3 to deliver supplies for its under-construction space station.
  • The spacecraft was carried away into the space by The Long March-7 Y4 rocket from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site.
  • It should be noted that Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site is located in the southern island province of Hainan in China.
  • According to China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) Tianzhou-3 successfully separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit.
  • CMSA declared that the launch of this spacecraft was a complete success.
  • The cargo ship carries nearly 6 tonnes of goods and materials, preparing for the upcoming launch of the Shenzhou-13 crewed mission.
  • The CMSA said Tianzhou-3 is loaded with living supplies for the astronauts, one extravehicular space suit for back-up, supplies for extravehicular activities, space station platform materials, payloads and propellants.
  • The Launch of Tianzhou-3 is the 20th mission for the China’s manned space programs and the 389th mission of the Long March rocket series.
  • CMSA Director Hao Chun said that would transport support materials, necessary spare parts and equipment first, and then our crew.
  • Following the Tianzhou-3 mission, the Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship will be launched to dock with the core module Tianhe.
  • The mission in this way then felicitate the three astronauts to begin their six-month stay in orbit.
  • China plans to complete the verification of key technologies and the in-orbit construction of the space station through multiple launches within two years.
  • Five launch missions were planned for this year, namely the launch of the Tianhe core module, Tianzhou-2 cargo ship, Shenzhou-12 crewed mission, Tianzhou-3 cargo ship and the upcoming Shenzhou-13 crewed mission.
  • Six more missions will come in 2022, including the launch of the Wentian and Mengtian lab modules.
  • It will include two cargo spacecraft and two crewed spaceships, to complete the construction of the space station.

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http://www.news.cn/english/2021-09/20/c_1310199152.htm