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Tianzhou 1

Tianzhou 1 was the first Chinese cargo spacecraft. Launched on 20 April 2017, it docked with Tiangong-2 and demonstrated cargo transport, autonomous rendezvous and docking, and in-orbit propellant refueling before controlled destructive reentry on 22 September.

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Tianzhou-1TZ-1First Tianzhou cargo spacecraft
Name
Tianzhou 1
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tianzhou-1
Status
destroyed

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Tianzhou 1 was the first Chinese cargo spacecraft. Launched on 20 April 2017, it docked with Tiangong-2 and demonstrated cargo transport, autonomous rendezvous and docking, and in-orbit propellant refueling before controlled destructive reentry on 22 September.
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 9:52:24 AM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 9:52:44 AM

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First Flight Date
2017-04-20
Last Flight Date
2017-09-22
Serial Number
Tianzhou 1
Vehicle Code
Tianzhou 1