Chinese myths such as Pan Gu creating the world, Nu Wa mending the sky, Kua Fu chasing after the Sun, and Chang’e flying to the moon reflect how ancient people yearned for celestial wonders and demonstrate how Chinese people throughout history were determined to explore the vast Universe.



Over a period of 19 months in 2021 and 2022, a total of 12 Chinese astronauts boarded the Tiangong Space Station in batches. As of September 2025, the cumulative number has reached 23.



The Tiangong Space Station employs the most advanced electric propulsion system and chemical thrusters, which allow it to keep operations running smoothly with only one resupply each year.



The solar wings of the Tiangong Space Station automatically follow the Sun, adjusting their position and angles to capture maximum sunlight.



The two main entry and exit points of the Tiangong Space Station are the node cabin of the Tianhe Core Module and the airlock chamber of the Wentian Lab Module.



The robotic arms not only fix and grab objects outside the cabin, but also crawl flexibly across the exterior of the space station to work at different locations. They can secure astronauts during extravehicular activities, as well as transfer heavy objects and monitor the surrounding environment.



The spacesuits protect astronauts during extravehicular activities and allow them to move comfortably and flexibly.



The Tiangong Space Station is assembled from multiple spacecraft modules and can transform its configuration, allowing the space station to expand into a larger space facility depending on future needs.