When is the Chinese Tiangong Space Station expected to be operational?

When is the Chinese Tiangong Space Station expected to be operational?

• A. Between 2010 and 2012
• B. Between 2022 and 2024
• C. Between 2027 and 2029
• D. Already operational

Answer: (B)

The question tests knowledge of when Tiangong began active operations. China's modular space station started with the Tianhe core module in 2021, and the station became fully operational with the arrival of the lab modules Wentian and Mengtian by 2022, establishing continuous human presence and ongoing missions. That makes the window 2022–2024 the period when it first entered active service, which is why it’s the best choice. The other timeframes miss the actual start of operations or imply a status that wasn’t in place yet.

The question tests knowledge of when Tiangong began active operations. China's modular space station started with the Tianhe core module in 2021, and the station became fully operational with the arrival of the lab modules Wentian and Mengtian by 2022, establishing continuous human presence and ongoing missions. That makes the window 2022–2024 the period when it first entered active service, which is why it’s the best choice. The other timeframes miss the actual start of operations or imply a status that wasn’t in place yet.