China’s Tiangong Station Set for Major Expansion as ISS Prepares to Retire

China is planning to add new modules to its Tiangong space station, effectively doubling its size in low Earth orbit. This upgrade will boost its research capacity and cement China’s growing role in human spaceflight. Meanwhile, the International Space Station is entering its final years of operation after more than two decades in orbit. As the ISS winds down, Tiangong’s expansion marks a turning point in the balance of global orbital labs. The contrast between an ageing ISS and a rapidly growing Tiangong highlights a new chapter in space exploration. Analysts say this shift could reshape international collaboration and scientific breakthroughs in the decades ahead.

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