Russian media attention: "How China's Tiangong space station has become a future orbital laboratory"!

Netizens sighed: Russia's space station is still in the design stage.

On May 21, the article was published in the Komsomolskaya Pravda.

China continues to shock the world with its ambitious space program.

With the successful deployment of the Tiangong orbital station in 2021, China is preparing to enter a new phase - large-scale expansion.

Russian media said: This move will not only strengthen China's position as a space superpower, but also open the door to international cooperation.

By 2027, the space station will receive at least one new module, which will increase its usable space by 40%.

Why is China expanding the "Tiangong"?

According to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, over 1000 experiments have been conducted on the space station within three years, and the demand for orbital research has grown exponentially.

Russian media introduced: The new module will become the center of applied technology, including:

· Equipment for vacuum 3D printing of metal parts;

· Bioreactor for manufacturing artificial organs;

· Laser system for transmitting energy to Earth.

Who will join China's space station?

Although "Tiangong" is often referred to as a competitor to the International Space Station, China has committed to openness.

Russian media cited Chinese reports that from 2025:

· Commercial cargo missions - contracts have been signed with companies from the UAE and Saudi Arabia;

· International crew - Pakistan is preparing for a flight in 2026, and negotiations are ongoing with Egypt and Kenya.

The project's chief designer said: An English version of the space station interface will be developed for foreign participants, and the training program includes intensive Chinese courses. "We hope 'Tiangong' becomes a platform for all countries, especially those without their own space programs."

Russia, due to territorial ownership of the International Space Station, does not yet have participation in projects.

Ironically, according to Reuters, due to existing U.S. laws, the United States and its allies will not be able to participate in these missions.

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