China Is Launching a Second Space Station Today

China’s second prototype space station, Tiangong-2, is set to launch into orbit today, according to state media reports. The launch comes five years after China sent up its first space lab, Tiangong-1, and serves as a reminder to the west that China’s space-based capabilities are growing fast.

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Source: Gizmodo – China Is Launching a Second Space Station Today