China to Launch Tiangong-2 Space Lab in 2016
Chinesse space officials are preparing to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of China's first space lab, Tiangong-1.
The experimental lab became operational on September 29th, 2011.
Tiangong-1 was only supposed to be active for two years.
But Chinese space officials say the orbiter is still in sound condition.
At the same time, Chinese space authorities are working on creating a fully-operational space station.
Wang Zhaoyao is the director of the Manned Space Engineering Office.
"Research and preparation on a couple of new space programs, including Tianggong-2, are currently underway. Other
