Official announcement from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA)

China's Tianzhou-7 Cargo Spacecraft Detaches from Tiangong Space Station on Sunday, CMSA Confirms

Nov 10, 2024, 10:41 AM

The Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft has successfully detached from China's Tiangong Space Station and entered an independent flight phase. The spacecraft, which was tasked with carrying supplies for China's space station, separated from the station combination on Sunday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The CMSA has planned a total of two cargo supply missions in 2024, including Tianzhou-7 and Tianzhou-8. The Tianzhou-7 is set to re-enter the atmosphere in a controlled manner soon, with most of its components expected to be ablated and destroyed during re-entry. #Tianzhou7