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Tianzhou 6

Tianzhou 6 was the first cargo mission of China's space-station application and development phase and the first flight of an upgraded, higher-capacity configuration. Launched on 10 May 2023, it delivered crew provisions, propellant, and experiment equipment before completing controlled destructive reentry on 19 January 2024.

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Tianzhou-6TZ-6Tianzhou VI
Name
Tianzhou 6
Slug
tianzhou-6
Status
destroyed

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Tianzhou 6 was the first cargo mission of China's space-station application and development phase and the first flight of an upgraded, higher-capacity configuration. Launched on 10 May 2023, it delivered crew provisions, propellant, and experiment equipment before completing controlled destructive reentry on 19 January 2024.
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July 18, 2026 at 12:00:31 UTC
Updated Time
July 18, 2026 at 12:00:31 UTC

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First Flight Date
2023-05-10
Last Flight Date
2024-01-19
Serial Number
Tianzhou 6
Vehicle Code
Tianzhou 6