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Tianwen-1 / Zhurong
China lands a rover on Mars.
Mission Overview
China became only the second nation to successfully operate a rover on Mars for a significant period. Zhurong used ground-penetrating radar to look for underground water ice.
Learning from History
"Named after a fire god from Chinese mythology, it survived for nearly a year on the Martian surface."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Type | Orbiter/Rover |
| Destination | Mars |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Long March 5 |