China gets ready to launch Space Station by 2020

The video discusses the development of the Chinese space station, following the International Space Station and Mir. It outlines the Chinese government's plan to launch the core module, Tianhe, by 2020, which will provide life support and power. Subsequent launches will include the Shenzhou and Tianzhou modules. The station will be assembled in orbit, weigh about 60,000 kilograms, and have a lifespan of approximately 10 years.

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