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China to launch Mars sample return mission in 2028, will follow planetary protection guidelines

Written by  Andrew Jones Thursday, 05 September 2024 12:10
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China's Zhurong rover (bottom) and landing platform (top) imaged by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
China's Zhurong rover (bottom) and landing platform (top) imaged by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

HELSINKI — China is on course to launch its Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission in 2028, according to the mission’s lead. Liu Jizhong, chief designer of Tianwen-3, provided an update […]

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