Final Countdown Begins for Tianzhou-9 Space Mission
China's Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft has cleared its final pre-launch milestone with a comprehensive joint trial exercise completed Sunday. The simulation tested all technical systems and operational protocols ahead of the mission to resupply the China Space Station.
Full-Scale Rehearsal Mirrors Real Launch
Coordinated by the Beijing Aerospace Control Center, the exercise involved teams at the Wenchang Space Launch Site, Xi'an Satellite Control Center, and monitoring stations nationwide. Engineers simulated every phase from countdown procedures to orbital operations, verifying system compatibility and emergency response capabilities.
Space Station Crew Prepares for Arrival
As ground teams finalize launch preparations, the Shenzhou-20 astronaut crew conducted manual remote operation training to prepare for docking the Tianzhou-9. The China Space Station remains fully operational, with life support systems and scientific equipment ready for new supplies.
This mission marks another critical step in China's crewed space program, demonstrating growing technical capabilities in long-term orbital operations and inter-system coordination.
