[7] On 3 November 2022, Mengtian was relocated to the larboard port at 01:32 UTC[8] by indexing robot arm.

The Mengtian module is equipped with expanded in-orbit experiment capacity, including eight research cabins.

Experiments can also be placed on the outside of the modules, for exposure to the space environment, cosmic rays, vacuum, and solar winds.

Resupply ships will replenish fuel for LCM 2 for station-keeping, to counter the effects of atmospheric drag.

The Shenzhou 14 mission to the space station assisted with setting up the Mengtian module in orbit.