# Tianzhou 9

> 2025 Chinese resupply spaceflight

**Wikidata**: [Q134403695](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134403695)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianzhou_9)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tianzhou-9

## Summary
Tianzhou 9 is a 2025 Chinese resupply spacecraft that launched on July 14, 2025, from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center aboard a Long March 7 rocket. The spacecraft successfully docked with the Tiangong space station's Tianhe module on July 15, 2025.

## Key Facts
- Tianzhou 9 is a spacecraft classified as a 2025 Chinese resupply spaceflight.
- The spacecraft was launched on July 14, 2025, at 21:34 from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center.
- Tianzhou 9 is part of the Tianzhou series of cargo spacecraft and was launched using a Long March 7 rocket.
- The spacecraft successfully docked with the Tiangong space station's Tianhe module on July 15, 2025, at 00:52.
- Tianzhou 9 has the SCN 64786 and COSPAR ID 2025-149A.
- The spacecraft is operated by the People's Republic of China.
- Tianzhou 9 has 6 Wikipedia sitelinks and is available in multiple languages including English, Chinese, and others.

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of Tianzhou 9?
A: Tianzhou 9 is a resupply spacecraft designed to deliver cargo and supplies to the Tiangong space station, supporting the continuous presence of astronauts in orbit.

### Q: When did Tianzhou 9 launch and dock with the space station?
A: Tianzhou 9 launched on July 14, 2025, at 21:34 from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, and docked with the Tiangong space station's Tianhe module on July 15, 2025, at 00:52.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Tianzhou 9?
A: Tianzhou 9 was launched using a Long March 7 rocket, which is a Chinese launch vehicle series specifically designed for resupply missions to the Tiangong space station.

## Why It Matters
Tianzhou 9 represents a critical component of China's space station program, ensuring the continuous operation of the Tiangong space station through regular cargo resupply missions. These missions provide essential supplies, equipment, and scientific experiments that enable astronauts to live and work in orbit for extended periods. As China expands its presence in space and works toward maintaining a long-term orbital laboratory, reliable cargo spacecraft like Tianzhou 9 are indispensable. The mission demonstrates China's advancing space capabilities and contributes to the broader international effort of maintaining human presence in space and conducting scientific research in microgravity environments.

## Notable For
- Part of the Tianzhou series of Chinese cargo spacecraft specifically designed for Tiangong space station resupply
- Successfully completed one of the earliest resupply missions in 2025 for the Tiangong space station
- Launched from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center using the Long March 7 rocket system
- Completed a one-day docking mission, connecting with the Tianhe module of Tiangong space station

## Body
### Mission Overview
Tianzhou 9 is a 2025 Chinese resupply spaceflight operated by the People's Republic of China. The spacecraft was launched on July 14, 2025, at 21:34 from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center aboard a Long March 7 rocket. This resupply mission is part of China's ongoing support for the Tiangong space station.

### Technical Specifications
- Classification: Spacecraft, resupply cargo vehicle
- Launch Date: July 14, 2025
- Launch Time: 21:34
- Launch Site: Wenchang Satellite Launch Center
- Launch Vehicle: Long March 7
- COSPAR ID: 2025-149A
- SCN: 64786
- Target: Tiangong space station
- Docking Module: Tianhe
- Docking Date: July 15, 2025
- Docking Time: 00:52

### Mission Timeline
- July 14, 2025: Launch from Wenchang Satellite Launch Center at 21:34
- July 15, 2025: Docking with Tiangong space station's Tianhe module at 00:52

### Documentation
- Wikipedia Title: Tianzhou 9
- Commons Category: Tianzhou-9
- Available Languages: English, Chinese, Latvian, Polish, Swedish, and Wikimedia Commons
- Sitelink Count: 6