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China Launches Tianzhou-9, Delivers 6.5 Tonnes to Tiangong

7/16/2025

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On July 15, 2025, China successfully launched the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft from Hainan Province, using the Long March-7 Y10 rocket. This mission delivered an impressive 6.5 tonnes of vital supplies to the Tiangong space station, including food, fuel, and two new spacesuits, marking a significant milestone as the fourth cargo resupply flight in the station's development.

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On July 15, 2025, China successfully launched the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft from Hainan Province, using the Long March-7 Y10 rocket. This mission delivered an impressive 6.5 tonnes of vital supplies to the Tiangong space station, including food, fuel, and two new spacesuits, marking a significant milestone as the fourth cargo resupply flight in the station's development.