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China pulled its Tianwen-3 Mars sample-return mission forward to 2028

China’s space agency has locked in a 2028 launch date for Tianwen-3, its first Mars sample-return mission, with plans to ...
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In search of signs of life on Mars with China's sample return mission Tianwen-3

The origin of life is one of the most fundamental and enduring questions of mankind and one of the three greatest Origin Questions in the natural sciences. Recently, China officially launched its Mars ...
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HKU astrobiologist joins national effort to map out China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission

Schematic of the Chinese Mars Sample Return mission, where the lander will drill 2 metres deep to collect the samples and scoop the surface materials with a robotic arm and drone. The origin of life ...
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Is the US forfeiting its Red Planet leadership to China's Mars Sample Return plan?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. While NASA's Mars Sample ...
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China opens 2028 Mars sample return mission to international cooperation

A crescent of the northern hemisphere of Mars taken by Tianwen-1's medium-resolution camera in March 2021. Credit: CNSA/PEC HELSINKI — China is inviting interested parties to submit proposals to join ...
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Schematic of the Chinese Mars Sample Return mission (IMAGE)

Schematic of the Chinese Mars Sample Return mission, where the lander will drill 2 metres deep to collect the samples and scoop the surface materials with a robotic arm and drone. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...