Spacecraft Tiangong-1 launch delayed

[aimarraul]

Spacecraft Tiangong-1 launch delayed

Updated: 2011-09-02 07:25By Xin Dingding (China Daily)

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BEIJING - The launch of the spacecraft Tiangong-1, part of China's first spacecraft rendezvous and docking mission, has been rescheduled due to a satellite launch failure last month, China's manned space program spokesman said on Thursday.

The spokesman said the exact date will depend on the results of the investigation into the failed satellite.

Tiangong-1, the target spacecraft to be docked with three spaceships from 2011 to 2012, is to be launched in the third quarter of this year, according to earlier reports. It and its launch vehicle, Long March II-F, were transported to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in July for testing.

The mission command's worries stem from the fact that the Long March II-F rocket, which will be used to send Tiangong-1 into orbit, and the Long March II-C rocket that failed to send the experimental satellite into orbit, belong to the same series of launch vehicles.

Earlier reports said that Tiangong-1, or Heavenly Palace-1, and three Shenzhou spaceships will test rendezvous and docking technology in 2011 and 2012 and prepare for the future construction of space laboratories and eventually a space station by 2020.

The unmanned Shenzhou VIII spaceship is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of this year. It was transported to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Aug 26 as planned, said a spokesman with China Manned Space Engineering Office in a news release on Thursday.

Though the news came as a disappointment to some, many others applauded the decision.

Liu Ningzhe, a netizen from Beijing, said in her micro blog: "It takes courage to pause in today's China, where everything is developing rapidly ... Though it is postponed, we can wait."

 

[lcloo]

"Liu Ningzhe, a netizen from Beijing, said in her micro blog: "It takes courage to pause in today's China, where everything is developing rapidly ... Though it is postponed, we can wait." "

This is indeed the right move. Blind chasing for quick glory is stupid and can end in disaster as in recent high speed train accident. Waiting for few weeks or months is worthwhile.

 

[JingDong]

"Liu Ningzhe, a netizen from Beijing, said in her micro blog: "It takes courage to pause in today's China, where everything is developing rapidly ... Though it is postponed, we can wait." "

This is indeed the right move. Blind chasing for quick glory is stupid and can end in disaster as in recent high speed train accident. Waiting for few weeks or months is worthwhile.

This is very good strategy from China .... using "Western Propaganda" to beat the west itself.

Western sources came up with the "fake news" about satellite failure.

Tiangong-1 has already lifted and settling down in space .... while western stupids continue to think that even the planned launch is "delayed".

Excellent Strategy from China .... well done !!!

Kudos.

 

[acetophenol]

this is not just for the glory of china,its for the whole world.
whole hearted congrats for the chinese.
you can do it,and you will do it.

 

[Dragon Emperor]

Dangerous for China to launch manned missions in 2012. In 2012 there will be MASSIVE and UNPRECEDENTED Solar Flares. China must realize that the world and universe does not follow the plans of mere humans like us.

 

[S10]

It's good to take a pause and re-examine their safety. Last satellite launch was an utter failure which should not be repeated.

 

[anon45]

This is very good strategy from China .... using "Western Propaganda" to beat the west itself.

Western sources came up with the "fake news" about satellite failure.

Tiangong-1 has already lifted and settling down in space .... while western stupids continue to think that even the planned launch is "delayed".

Excellent Strategy from China .... well done !!!

Kudos.

So news from Chinadaily that Tiangong is delayed = Tiangong has been launched and is in orbit? You've been looking at too much presstv.

 

[siegecrossbow]

So news from Chinadaily that Tiangong is delayed = Tiangong has been launched and is in orbit? You've been looking at too much presstv.

And you sir apparently can't appreciate sarcasm.

 

[JingDong]

And you sir apparently can't appreciate sarcasm.

However, it is so unfortunate that your respected friend .. does not even show any pretence of saracasm:

Yes of course, you must submit yourself to the great civilized high-technology Han Chinese. Otherwise, it is our heavenly mandate to crush barbarian tribes like Vietnam.

It's way below my standards to post even a sarcastic response to this.

 

[anon45]

And you sir apparently can't appreciate sarcasm.

Sarcasm over the internet is like winking over a phone.

 

[JingDong]

Sarcasm over the internet is like winking over a phone.

Good one. I agree..

 

[aimarraul]

Tiangong 1 might be launched in late September(Nanfang Daily)

Tiangong 1 might be launched in late September - People's Daily Online
13:37, September 06, 2011 Edited and translated by Yao Chun, People's Daily Online

Effect drawing of the Chinese unmanned space module Tiangong 1

Due to the launch failure of the experimental orbiter SJ-11-04, the Chinese unmanned space module Tiangong 1, the prototype of the Chinese space experiment station, which was scheduled to launch in late August, is now expected to launch in late September, according to the China Manned Space Engineering Office.

An exact launch date will be set pending the investigation into the failed rocket.

The launch of Tiangong 1, which means "Heavenly Palace" in Chinese, is a major milestone in China's space launch program for this year. According to the plan, within two years after the launch of Tiangong 1, China will successively launch a series of spacecrafts named Shenzhou 8, Shenzhou 9, Shenzhou 10, all of which will dock with Tiangong 1. In 2020, China is expected to fubusg its space station.

The launch of the Tiangong 1 is accompanied by parallel developments in the Russian space industry. The CEO of a Russian spacecraft manufacturer recently claimed that Russia will restart the private space travel project, and the next space traveler will fly to the International Space Station in 2014.

With an eye toward the stars, humans have stopped making progress in the exploration of the space. As an independently developed space experiment station, the Tiangong 1 is the prototype of the Chinese space station, and it plays a role as experimental pioneer. With the launch of Tiangong 1, China will usher in the space station era.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Sarcasm over the internet is like winking over a phone.

It usually works better when the sarcasm in question is funny or witty. I was too hard on yah since it was obviously neither.

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However, it is so unfortunate that your respected friend .. does not even show any pretence of saracasm:




It's way below my standards to post even a sarcastic response to this.

Let's just group all Chinese together once again... What, no "biting the hands that feed you comment"? Guess it is a bit inconvenient now that you've joined Hongwu isn't it?