China’s space station still vacant after launch failure

Shenzhou craft that was to deliver crew had engine failure

China's plan to deliver a three-person crew to its space station has been delayed after an unmanned spacecraft experienced an engine malfunction during liftoff.

A replacement Shenzhou spacecraft will have to be used, and this will postpone the launch by several months at the very least. China is aiming to complete construction of the Tiangong station and have it permanently crewed.

Tiangong Space Station

The Shenzhou capsules are launched on top of a Long March 2F rocket, which has a perfect safety record up until this point.

The Tiangong station is still under construction, and it will eventually consist of three modules, which will provide space for up to six Chinese astronauts to live and work in orbit.

The station is a key part of China's ambitious space program and will allow the country to conduct a wide range of scientific experiments and research.

China’s Human Spaceflight Program

China's human spaceflight program has been making rapid progress since it first sent a taikonaut into space in 2003.

In 2012, China became the third country to successfully dock a spacecraft with a space station, and it has now completed several crewed missions to Tiangong.

The country is planning to send a crewed mission to the moon in the future, and it is also working on developing a new generation of rockets and spacecraft for this purpose.

Conclusion

The engine failure that caused the latest launch delay was a minor setback, but it is unlikely to derail China's ambitious space program.

The country has made significant progress in its space program in recent years, and it may continue to do so for many years to come.

The completion of the Tiangong space station will be a major milestone for China's space program, and it will allow the country to conduct a wider range of research and development in space.