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.”