China plans to launch 1st Cargo Spacecraft in April

China is planning to launch its first cargo spacecraft through a Long March-7 Y2 carrier rocket in April.

Reportedly, the 13-tonne Tianzhou-1 will be launched by Long March 7 rocket that can carry 6 tonnes of goods, 2 tonnes of fuel and can fly unmanned for three months.

According to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) report, independently developed by China, the Spacecraft can remain in space as long as for three months.