How China's First Space Station Will Work (Infographic)

Karl Tate, SPACE.com Infographics Artist

Date: 15 June 2012 Time: 01:26 AM ET

Take a look at how China's first space station, called Tiangong ("Heavenly Palace") will be assembled in orbit in this SPACE.com infographic.

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