A rare view of China’s space station
In November, we finally got to see the complete Tiangong space station. This photo was taken from the Shenzhou spacecraft by an astronaut aboard Shenzhou 16, just a few hundred feet above. The Chinese station, now fully operational with the addition of the Mengtian module last year, appears T-shaped in the image, showcasing its three modules and expansive solar panels. Mengtian and Wentian, the laboratory modules at the top and bottom, flank the central Tianhe module, housing the living quarters and docking hub, along with the station’s robotic arm.
