Chinese Space Station Model
This section has the AXM version of the Chinese Space Station modules in 1:100 scale.
For reference, get the Chinese Space Report from Space Shuttle Almanac
A template of a stand pillar for the Chinese Space Station paper model in 1:100 scale.
Material: thick cardboard or foamboard can be used.
A 3D printable version is also available.
Launch location: Wenchang Spacecraft launch site in China
Launch vehicle: Long March 5B (Y2)
1:100 Scale model
A4 size paper: AXM_Tianhe_Core_Module_A4
It is the first module of a third generation Chinese modular Space Station.
Launch location: Wenchang Spacecraft launch site in China
Launch vehicle: Long March 7
1:100 Scale model
Relocation: Moved from aft port to front port of Tianhe's core module on Sep 18, 2021. On March 27, 2022 it undocked from the forward port of Tianhe.
A4 size paper: AXM Tianzhou A4
It is the first cargo resupply mission to the Chinese modular Space Station.
Shenzhou-12 is the first crewed flight to the Chinese Space Station. It was successfully launched on June 17, 2021
Launch location: Jiuquan, SLS1
Launch vehicle: Long March 2F
Crew: Nie Haisheng (Commander), Liu Boming and Tan Hongbo
Docking port: Tianhe forward port
Undocking: Sep 16, 2021
1:100 Scale model
A4 size paper: AXM_Shenzhou 12_A4
Spacewalks:
EVA#1: July 4, 2021
EVA#2: Aug 20, 2021 (Installation of a Coolant loop pump on Tianhe)
Download: Taikonauts and Coolant loop pump
The Tianzhou 3 unmanned cargo spacecraft was successfully launched on Sep 20, 2021.
Launch location: Wenchang Spacecraft launch site in China
Launch vehicle: Long March 7
1:100 Scale model
Docking: Aft port of Tianhe's core module.
On April 20, 2022, Tianzhou 3 successfully relocated from Tianhe's aft port to the forward port to make the aft port available for Tianzhou 4.
It is the second cargo resupply mission to the Chinese modular Space Station. It's carrying supplies for the Shenzhou-13 mission.
Update (9/24/21): Tianzhou 3 has no robot arm grapple fixture on its front cone.
Update (11/22/21): Added black rectangular area on exterior.
Update (6/8/22): Microwave radar for rendezvous and docking sensor removed. (Information provided by my source Seger Yu)
Shenzhou-13 is the second crewed flight to the Chinese Space Station. It was successfully launched on Oct 15, 2021
Launch location: Jiuquan, SLS1
Launch vehicle: Long March 2F
Crew: Zhai Zhigang (Commander), Wang Yaping (female) and Ye Guangfu
Docking port: Tianhe nadir port
Undocking: Shenzhou 13 undocked from the core Tianhe module on April 15, 2022
Shenzhou 13 docking (photo by Matthew Cable)
The Tianzhou 4 unmanned cargo spacecraft was successfully launched on May 9, 2022 and docked to the Chinese Space Station 6 hours after launch.
Launch location: Wenchang Spacecraft launch site in China
Launch vehicle: Long March 7
1:100 Scale model
Docking: Aft port of Tianhe's core module
It is the third cargo resupply mission to the Chinese modular Space Station. It's carrying supplies for the Shenzhou-14 mission. It also carries a cubesat deployer on its exterior.
Update (6/8/22): Starting with Tianzhou-3, the microwave radar for rendezvous and docking sensor are removed from the front of Tianzhou. Information provided by my source Seger Yu.
Shenzhou-14 is the third crewed flight to the Chinese Space Station to continue its construction. It was successfully launched on June 5, 2022
Launch location: Jiuquan, SLS1
Launch vehicle: Long March 2F
Crew: Chen Dong (Commander), Liu Yang (female) and Cai Xuzhe
Docking port: Tianhe nadir port
Mission highlight: New modules Wentian and Mengtian will be added to the station during this mission, planned for July and October of this year.
Station configuration at the time of docking:
-Tianzhou 4 at Tianhe's aft port
-Tianzhou 3 at Tianhe's front port
-Shenzhou 14 at Tianhe's nadir port