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China to Become Third Country to Land on Mars

This week, China lands its first rover on Mars, making it the third country to land on the red planet.

by Erin Dumke 4 years ago3 years ago

This week, China will launch its Tianwen-1 mission to Mars. The name translates to “questions to heaven,” taken from a poem by ancient poet Qu Yuan. This mission could make China the third country to land on our neighboring planet. Only the United States and Russia have succeeded so far. This is merely the second time Chinese scientists have attempted to reach Mars, after a failed launch in 2018.

Tianwen-1 is set to launch on July 23, though dates are subject to change. It will arrive at the red planet in February 2021. The launch will take place at the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center on Hainan Island.

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Erin Dumke is the head editor at Chinosity. She is a journalist who recently graduated from the University of Kentucky. She hopes to bridge the education gap and promote international communication.