The Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft flawlessly delivered 6.2 tonnes of useful materials and much more to the Chinese space station.

The Chinese orbital cargo ship Tianzhou‑10 successfully docked with the Tiangong space station

* Docking time: 13:11 Beijing Time (08:11 MSK).

* Location: the Tianhe core module on the Tiangong station.

The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced that the station crew will soon begin unloading the delivered materials and equipment.

How the ship reached orbit
Stage Time (local/Beijing) Description Launch of the Changzheng‑7 carrier rocket 08:14 / 03:14 MSK Wenchang Spaceport, Hainan Island Separation from the rocket ~10 minutes after launch Ship entered the designated orbit Deployment of solar panels immediately after separation Readiness for further actions

What was delivered
* The third set of space suits – for extravehicular activities.

* Fuel and 700 kg of supplies – to replenish the station’s reserves.

* Crew provisions – food, water, and other necessities.

* Scientific equipment – research on microgravity, fluid physics, and space technologies.

In total more than 220 items of cargo, with a combined weight of almost 6.2 tonnes.

Launch statistics
Indicator Value 39th launch in the context of China’s manned program—641st Changzheng rocket launch—10th Tianzhou cargo flight—5th resupply mission since the station entered service—

Planned duration of orbital stay
* According to *Global Times*, Tianzhou‑10 will remain in orbit for a full year.

* Earlier missions Tianzhou‑2 through Tianzhou‑5 stayed about six months, and from Tianzhou‑6 the stay increased to 9–10 months.

Long‑term cargo ship docking provides more stable fuel and supply replenishment, reducing the need for frequent launches and lowering operating costs.