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Tianzhou 2

Tianzhou 2 was the first cargo spacecraft sent to the Tianhe core module of China's space station. Launched on 29 May 2021, it delivered 6.8 tonnes of supplies and propellant, supported rendezvous and docking demonstrations including astronaut teleoperation, and completed its mission with controlled destructive reentry on 31 March 2022.

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Tianzhou-2TZ-2Tianzhou II
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Tianzhou 2
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tianzhou-2
Status
destroyed

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Tianzhou 2 was the first cargo spacecraft sent to the Tianhe core module of China's space station. Launched on 29 May 2021, it delivered 6.8 tonnes of supplies and propellant, supported rendezvous and docking demonstrations including astronaut teleoperation, and completed its mission with controlled destructive reentry on 31 March 2022.
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July 18, 2026 at 11:59:03 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 11:59:03 UTC

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First Flight Date
2021-05-29
Last Flight Date
2022-03-31
Serial Number
Tianzhou 2
Vehicle Code
Tianzhou 2
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