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(ANSA) - BEIJING, APRIL 29 - China has launched the first module of the orbiting station, as part of its ambitions of a permanent human presence in space following the US, Russia and Europe paths.
The central module 'Tianhe' houses vital space and support equipment for astronauts and was launched from Wenchang, Hainan province, on the 'Long-March 5B' rocket, according to images from state television CCTV.
President Xi Jinping remarked that the station is strategic for "building a great nation of science and technology".
The structure, whose name 'Tiangong' means "Heavenly Palace", will be operational by 2022. (ANSA).
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