Track Tiangong — China's space station — live
Tiangong ("Heavenly Palace") is China's permanently crewed space station, assembled in orbit since 2021. It's the second-brightest spacecraft in the sky after the ISS, and Cosmik tracks it live in 3D with visible-pass predictions and alerts for your location.
Open the live map → Search “Tiangong” or “CSS” in Cosmik.
Tiangong space station at a glance
- NORAD ID: 48274 (Tianhe core module)
- First module launched: 29 April 2021 (Tianhe)
- Altitude: ~380–390 km
- Orbital period: ~92 minutes
- Inclination: 41.5°
- Crew: Permanently crewed, typically 3 taikonauts
Can you see Tiangong space station with the naked eye?
Yes — during a good twilight pass Tiangong shines brighter than most stars, a steady point crossing the sky in a few minutes. Its 41.5° inclination means the best passes are for observers between roughly 45°N and 45°S. Follow it in Cosmik to get alerted before the next visible pass.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see Tiangong from my location?
If you live between about 45°N and 45°S, yes — it regularly makes bright evening and morning passes. Cosmik computes the next visible pass for your exact location, free.
Is Tiangong as big as the ISS?
No — Tiangong is roughly one-fifth the mass of the ISS (three main modules vs. the ISS's sprawling truss). It's still easily bright enough to see with the naked eye.
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