CSS (TIANHE)
Tiangong is China's space station, assembled in low Earth orbit between 2021 and 2022. It hosts a rotating crew of taikonauts and orbits at a similar altitude to the ISS, around 390 km, making it visible from the ground under the right conditions.
Orbital data
- NORAD ID
- 48274
- COSPAR ID
- 2021-035A
- Type
- Space Station
- Orbit
- LEO
- Perigee (lowest)
- 391 km
- Apogee (highest)
- 393 km
- Inclination
- 41.47°
- Orbital period
- 92 min
- Launch year
- 2021
- Owner (CelesTrak)
- China
Orbital data updated: 2026-10-18 · from CelesTrak, refreshed every 2 hours.
About LEO orbit
Low Earth Orbit. Up to 2,000 km altitude. Where most satellites live including the ISS (~420 km), Starlink (~550 km), and Earth observation. Orbital period roughly 90 minutes.
Frequently asked
Can I see the Tiangong space station?
Yes, like the ISS, Tiangong can appear as a bright moving point of light shortly after sunset or before sunrise. Set your location to find your next pass.
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