04.03.2026 13:11
During a time of war between the US-Israel and Iran, China successfully launched the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft, which carries supplies to the space station. The giant cloud shaped like a "jellyfish" left by the rocket illuminated the eastern sky during the launch.
China successfully launched the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft to supply its space station. As part of the mission carried out by the China National Space Administration, Tianzhou-9 was sent into orbit to transport necessary equipment and materials to the country's space station.
STRIKING IMAGES
The launch took place from a space base in eastern China. The images that emerged as the rocket ascended into the sky at night were remarkable. The light that spread in the atmosphere, resembling "a giant cloud resembling a jellyfish," illuminated the eastern sky, providing a visual feast for onlookers.
"JELLYFISH CLOUD"
Experts state that such impressive images known as "jellyfish cloud" are formed as a result of the interaction between gas and fuel particles left by the rocket in the upper atmosphere and sunlight.
The Tianzhou-9 mission is seen as one of the logistical tasks carried out under China's own space station program. The cargo spacecraft will support space activities by transporting necessary materials and scientific equipment for the astronauts working on the station.