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Cargo Resupply · China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Tianzhou-2

Second operational Tianzhou spacecraft. First spacecraft to dock with the Chinese Space Station.

Tianzhou-2 spacecraft

Configuration

Tianzhou

Recorded flights

1

Time in space

305d 21h 44m 31s

Agency

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Vehicle profile

Cargo Earth Orbit Logistics

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.

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