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Tianzhou 3

Tianzhou 3 was the second cargo spacecraft sent to China's space station. Launched on 20 September 2021, it carried nearly six tonnes of supplies for the six-month Shenzhou 13 expedition, performed autonomous rendezvous and docking and later a port-relocation test, and completed controlled destructive reentry on 27 July 2022.

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Tianzhou-3TZ-3Tianzhou III
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Tianzhou 3
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tianzhou-3
Status
destroyed

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Tianzhou 3 was the second cargo spacecraft sent to China's space station. Launched on 20 September 2021, it carried nearly six tonnes of supplies for the six-month Shenzhou 13 expedition, performed autonomous rendezvous and docking and later a port-relocation test, and completed controlled destructive reentry on 27 July 2022.
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July 18, 2026 at 11:59:23 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 11:59:23 UTC

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First Flight Date
2021-09-20
Last Flight Date
2022-07-27
Serial Number
Tianzhou 3
Vehicle Code
Tianzhou 3