China Launches 2nd Module For Its Space Station, Tiangong

China has launched the second of three modules for its space station.

It sent the first in April 2021 and hopeS the station will be operational by the end of this year.

Tiangong or “Heavenly Palace” will have its own power, propulsion, life support systems and living quarters.

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