SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 3, 2026Interesting Engineering

China reveals 198-ton ‘six-module’ plan for Tiangong space station as ISS era ends

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China plans to expand its Tiangong space station from its current T-shape into a six-module, 198-ton structure, adding docking hubs and new laboratory segments. With the ISS retiring in 2030, Tiangong could become the only operational space station in orbit, welcoming astronauts from Pakistan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

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