China launches second lab module for Space Station

China on Monday successfully launched a second lab module to be part of its ambitious space station currently under construction.

The name "Mingtien", which means "dreaming of the heavens" in Chinese, will be added to the module "Tienhi".

A three-man taikonaut will perform duties at the station, whose construction activities are planned to be completed by the end of 2022, SIA reports, citing foreign media.

The "Tienhi" module, which is the main part of the Station, was sent on April 29, 2021, and the first laboratory module "Vintien" was sent on July 24.

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