Defunct Chinese space lab plunges back to Earth
The eight-tonne Tiangong-1 was mostly burnt up when it entered the Earth's atmosphere in the central region of the South Pacific at around 8:15 am Beijing time, China's Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) said.
Apr 02, 2018, 16:04 PM IST
Chinese space lab breaks up over South Pacific
A defunct Chinese space lab hurtled through Earth`s atmosphere on Monday, breaking up into piece as it headed towards a watery grave in the South Pacific.
Apr 02, 2018, 06:55 AM IST
Out-of-control Chinese space station photographed as it plunges towards Earth – See pic
Analysts have claimed that the 8.5-tonne module could smash into the American state of Michigan on April 3.
Mar 14, 2018, 13:35 PM IST
This is where analysts believe the Chinese space lab will crash-land – Read
Although most of the craft will burn up when it ploughs into the atmosphere, between 10 and 40 percent of its mass could survive and plunge to Earth.
Mar 13, 2018, 10:06 AM IST
Out-of-control Chinese space station to crash-land on Earth within weeks
Tiangong was launched by China in 2011 as part of a plan to show off its position as a global superpower.
Mar 06, 2018, 13:18 PM IST
China's space lab Tiangong-1 is not going to crash, says top Chinese engineer
In September 2016, scientists at China's CNSA space agency admitted to having lost control of the lab, saying that it would be crash-landing on Earth.
Jan 08, 2018, 11:45 AM IST
Out of control Chinese space lab to crash-land on Earth soon?
Tiangong was launched by China as part of a plan to show off its position as a global superpower.
Oct 15, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
China all set to launch second space lab Tiangong-2 next week!
Considering all goes well, China will launch Tianzhou-1 – China’s first refueling and cargo vessel – which will visit Tiangong-2 in the first half of the next year. Long March 7 rocket will be used to blast Tianzhou-1.
Sep 11, 2016, 10:18 AM IST
