Get ready, space enthusiasts! 🌌 China is about to launch its Tianzhou-8 cargo spacecraft tonight at 11:13 p.m. Beijing time from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. 🚀
The skies over Wenchang are clear, with minimal winds and no thunderstorms—perfect weather for a rocket launch! ☀️🌬️
The Tianzhou-8, paired with the Long March-7 Y9 carrier rocket, stands tall at the launch tower. If you look closely, you can see white vapor drifting off the rocket—that's what happens when it's fueled with super-cold propellant. ❄️🔥
\"Fueling is complete, and we're good to go!\" said Yao Ruijuan, a member of the rocket testing team. \"All systems are a go, and ground equipment is functioning smoothly. We're meeting all the requirements for this mission.\" 🙌
So, mark your calendars and set your alarms! ⏰ Another exciting chapter in space exploration is about to unfold. Who's excited to see what Tianzhou-8 will bring to the cosmos? 🌠
Reference(s):
cgtn.com