(Beijing/Baku Comprehensive News) China launched an alternative international space station plan, which plans to double the number of Chinese space stations "Tiangong" space compartment.
Comprehensive Reuters and American Space News Network reported that Zhang Huan, a researcher at the Chinese Institute of Space Technology (CAST) on Wednesday (October 4), said at the 74th International Astronautics Conference (IAC) held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.China plans to expand the "Tiangong" from three space compartment to six in the next few years, providing an alternative platform for the launch of near -ground rail tasks for astronauts from other countries.
Zhang Yan introduced that Tiangong will reach 180 tons after expansion, and China Space Station will gradually play an important role in a "space mother port".
American Space News learned that China will first launch a multi -function extension module with six interfaces, and the launch schedule is about four years later.Other upgrade plans include 3D printing and development of intelligent robots, upgrading connectivity and machine arms, as well as development space fragments observation, detection and early warning systems.
According to Reuters, the operating life of the China Space Station will exceed 15 years, and the International Space Station (ISS) led by the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) is expected to be retired after 2030."Tiangong" has become a symbol of China's increasing influence and confidence in the space industry, and after being banned from cooperating with the International Space Station, it has become a challenger in the field of space in the field of space.
"Tiangong" can currently accommodate up to three astronauts, with a rail height of 450 kilometers. After the upgrade, its weight is still only 40%of the International Space Station. The current international space station can accommodate seven astronauts.
According to Chinese official media reports last year, with the full investment in Tiangong, there have been "several countries" request to send astronauts to China's space station.
But the European Space Administration (ESA) said this year that the plan to visit the "Tiangong" for "Tiangong" has been put on hold because there is no budget or "political green light" approval.
Russia also has similar space diplomatic plans.The Russian Aerospace National Group said last year that it is ready to build a space station consisting of six space compartment, which can accommodate up to four astronauts.
