Event Brief
China plans to expand Tiangong space station as ISS ends
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: China confirmed plans to expand Tiangong, potentially more than doubling its size as the ISS is retired.
WHO: China
WHAT: Plans to expand the Tiangong space station to meet scientific demand and expand cooperation
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To meet growing scientific demand and expand international cooperation.
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