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Why China Built Its Own Space Station: The Tiangong Story - The Deep Talk

Radio Haanji Podcast

Published
July 11, 2026
Duration
45:11
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Last updated
Jul 19, 2026

Discusses For decades, human presence in low Earth orbit was defined by an unprecedented act of global harmony…

Summary

For decades, human presence in low Earth orbit was defined by an unprecedented act of global harmony: the International Space Station (ISS). High above our fractured borders, astronauts and cosmonauts shared meals, conducted experiments, and proved that humanity could transcend terrestrial rivalries. Yet, if you look up at the night sky today, you are tra…

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For decades, human presence in low Earth orbit was defined by an unprecedented act of global harmony: the International Space Station (ISS). High above our fractured borders, astronauts and cosmonauts shared meals, conducted experiments, and proved that humanity could transcend terrestrial rivalries. Yet, if you look up at the night sky today, you are tracking more than just a single outpost. You are witnessing a divided sky, home to a permanently occupied, state-of-the-art alternative. The pres