The Heat: Tiangong-2 and China’s space exploration

The Heat

China has launched a space lab for astronauts – signaling a new era in its race to explore outer space. With the Tiangong-2 space laboratory, China is making leaps towards space research and exploration.

CCTV’s Guan Yang watched the launch and has this report.

To discuss China’s space exploration:

  • Yang Yuguang, a professor at the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation.
  • Leroy Chiao, a retired NASA astronaut and former International Space Station commander.
  • Victoria Samson, Washington director of the Secure World Foundation.
  • Louis Brennan, a professor of business at Trinity College and author of the book, “The Business of Space.”