Tiangong 1 Space Station Module Undergoing Testing
Photo of the Tiangong 1 module undergoing testing earlier in 2011.
Building China's Tiangong 1 Space Lab
This still from a China space agency video shows the country's Tiangong 1 space lab module under construction for its planned 2011 launch.
China's Tiangong 1 Docking Concept
A Chinese Shenzhou spacecraft closes in on the country's Tiangong 1 space lab in this still from a mission profile video.
Display Model of Tiangong I Module
This display model of Tiangong I module was shown at an exhibition hall at the China Academy of Space Technology, complete with access door for public viewing.
China's Tiangong 1 Space Lab
This artist's illustration from a China space agency video shows the Tiangong 1 space laboratory, a prototype module for the country's planned space station.
Tiangong 1 Space Lab Design
This artist's illustration from a China space agency video shows the Tiangong 1 space laboratory, a prototype module for the country's planned space station.
Spacewalking From China's Tiangong 1 Lab
This image depicts a spacewalk from a Shenzhou spacecraft docked to China's Tiangong 1 space laboratory module.
Tiangong 1 Crew Operations
This image depicts a full crew of three astronauts inside China's first space laboratory, the Tiangong 1.
Tiangong 1 Docking Port Closeup
A closeup of the docking port on China's Tiangong 1 space lab is shown in this artist's illustration.
Tiangong 1 Cutaway: Moving Between Spacecraft
This still from a China space agency video shows a cutaway of a Shenzhou spacecraft docked at the country's Tiangong 1 space lab, showing how astronauts will move between the two Chinese spacecraft.
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