Named Xuntian which means ‘Survey the Heavens,’ this two-meter telescope is outfitted with a 2.5-billion-pixel camera capable of capturing high-definition panoramic views of the universe.

The latest launch from the Chinese Space Station has a three-taikonaut crew. #Shenzhou18 will be the sixth crewed mission to the outpost named Tiangong or ‘Heavenly Palace.’

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