China’s space program is revving up for another milestone! The Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft is now fully prepped for launch after a massive trial run involving teams across the country. 🛰️
On Sunday, the Beijing Aerospace Control Center led a full dress rehearsal simulating every step of the mission—from pre-launch checks to in-flight operations. Teams at the Wenchang Space Launch Site, Xi’an Satellite Control Center, and other stations collaborated to test systems and coordination. Think of it as a spaceflight group project where everyone aced their part! 💯
Meanwhile, the Shenzhou-20 astronaut crew—already chilling in orbit—has been practicing manual remote operations to greet Tianzhou-9 when it arrives. The China Space Station, their current cosmic HQ, remains in tip-top shape. 🌌
This mission isn’t just about delivering supplies; it’s a key step in building China’s permanent space presence. With all systems go, the countdown to liftoff has officially begun! ⏱️
