Tianzhou-7 Cargo Spacecraft Re-Enters Atmosphere | China Space Station

Tianzhou-7 Cargo Spacecraft Re-Enters Atmosphere | China Space Station

China's Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled manner at 21:25 (Beijing Time) Sunday, November 17, 2024, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Most of the spacecraft's components burned up during the re-entry, and a small amount of debris fell into the scheduled safe waters.

The Tianzhou-7 separated from the orbiting Tiangong Space Station on Nov. 10 and successfully released a scientific satellite during its independent flight.

Launched on Jan 17, 2024, from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan, the Tianzhou-7 was loaded with materials, such as supplies for astronauts, propellants and devices for applications and experiments, according to the CMSA.

Video Credit: CCTV
Duration: 1 minute
Release Date: Nov. 18, 2024

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