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What does a Tianzhou spacecraft deliver to Tiangong?

Cargo and propellant for China's space station.

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Why: Tianzhou is an uncrewed cargo spacecraft. It carries supplies to the Tiangong station and can transfer propellant after docking with its core module.

Huh, didn't know that: Tianhe is the name of Tiangong's core module.

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Answer: Cargo and propellant. Tianzhou is an uncrewed cargo spacecraft. It carries supplies to the Tiangong station and can transfer propellant after docking with its core module.

  1. NASA, Progress 1 Begins the Era of Space Station Resupply www.nasa.gov/history/45-years-ago-progress-1-begins-the-era-of-space-station-resupply
    each Tianzhou spacecraft can carry up to 15,200 pounds of cargo and can also refuel the new space station
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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