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Detailed explanation-1: -China launches second space module to its permanent space station. China has successfully launched the second space module to its permanent space station today. The 23-tonne Wentian laboratory module launched on the rocket, the Long March 5B, from the Wenchang Space Launch Center on the southern island of Hainan.

Detailed explanation-2: -The lab module called Mengtian was launched using a Long March-5B Y4 rocket, one of China’s biggest rockets, from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Scientific equipment in the Mengtian module, the second lab component of China’s under-construction space station, will be used for studying microgravity and carrying out experiments in fluid physics, materials science, combustion science and fundamental physics, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Detailed explanation-4: -China launches second space station module, Wentian | Technology News,The Indian Express.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the latest step in its ambitious space programme, China on Sunday launched the second of three modules needed to complete its new space station, news agency AFP reported citing state media.