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China today has shared the first video of Mars recorded by Tianwen-1 after the probe entered orbit, the latest step in Beijing’s ambitious space programme. Incredible footage captures the Martian landscape and atmosphere out of a pitch black sky as the Chinese spacecraft flew past the Red Planet. Launched last July around the same time … Read more
China today has shared the first video of Mars recorded by Tianwen-1 after the probe entered orbit, the latest step in Beijing’s ambitious space programme. Incredible footage captures the Martian landscape and atmosphere out of a pitch black sky as the Chinese spacecraft flew past the Red Planet. Launched last July around the same time … Read more
China’s spacecraft has entered orbit around Mars following a 500-million-km journey from Earth that started seven months ago. Tianwen-1 – which consists of an orbiter, lander and rover – completed its journey just before 1PM GMT on Wednesday as it entered orbit around the Red Planet. However, it will remain paired in orbit until May, … Read more
China’s spacecraft is set to reach the Martian orbit today following a 500-million-km journey from Earth that started seven months ago. Tianwen-1 – which consists of an orbiter, lander and rover – is finally due to complete its journey just before midday UK time on Wednesday when it enters Mars orbit. However, it will remain … Read more
China shares incredibly detailed photo of Mars as its Tianwen-1 spacecraft inches closer to landing on the Red Planet Black and white photograph was published by the Chinese space agency It was snapped from a distance of 1.4million miles away from the Martian surface The uncrewed Tianwen-1 launched on July 23, 2020 and projected to land in May … Read more
‘Quest for Heavenly Truth’: China’s first Mars exploration mission will be called ‘Tianwen-1’ after a 2,000-year-old poem that ponders on stars and planets The mission will see China send an orbiter, lander and a rover to the Red Planet While on the planet the six wheeled 440lbs rover will study the Martian ground All future … Read more