China has launched a rocket marking its first step towards building its own space station. Tiangong 1 was launched from the Gobi Desert. The space module lab is called “Heavenly Palace” or Tiangong 1 and will remain in orbit for docking missions
It is a mission that is generating huge national pride and is being seen as a symbol of the country’s growing global stature.
Here’s a longer video of the launch:
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