Tianhe-1Long March 5B China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Launch Status Date/Time May Change Wed ยท Apr 28th, 2021 8:00 PM EDT Mission Tianhe-1 Type: Human Exploration Tianhe (which translates as "Heavenly Harmony") is the core module and backbone of the Chinese space station, designed to provide the main living quarters and control centre for the station crew. Location Wenchang Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China 11 rockets have launched from Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China. Rocket Long March 5B Length: 53.66 meters Diameter: 5 meters First Launch: May 5, 2020 The configuration of the CZ-5B variant consists of the Long March 5 core stage with its four strapped-on liquid-fueled boosters, but the usual second stage will be absent; in place of the second stage would be heavier low earth orbit payloads. The Long March 5B rocket has been launched a total of 1 times with 1 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Type: Government Abbreviation: CASC Administration: Chairmen & President: Lei Fanpei Founded: 1999 Launchers: Long March Country: CHN The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956. View Rocket Launch Schedule