• China has launched the main module of its first permanent space station named Tianhe, or the “Heavenly Harmony” module.

About Tianhe or Heavenly Harmony module:

• Tianhe is the core module of China’s permanent space station. Tiangong Space Station is its name.
• The module was launched into space aboard a Long March 5B rocket from the Wenchang Launch Center in China.

Functions of the Module:

• The Module provides life support and living quarters for three crew members.
• Further, the module also provides guidance, navigation and orientation control for the station.
• It also provides the station’s power, propulsion and life support systems.

Significance:

• This module is the first of the 11 missions to build and supply the permanent space station.