Nation's biggest spacecraft moved into place for launch

China's largest and heaviest spacecraft, the Tianzhou 1, which also is its first cargo spaceship, was moved into place atop the new-generation Long March 7 rocket on Monday at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province in preparation for its mission.

The launch, scheduled to be carried out between Thursday and Monday, is a crucial development for the nation's upcoming manned space station, scientists said.

It also marks the second flight of the Long March 7, which made its maiden launch in June, according to the China Manned Space Agency.