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Tianwen1: China Launches First Mars Probe In A Bid To Research The Planet

China has successfully launched its first mission to Mars with a probe called Tianwen1, the country hopes to learn more about the planet with this robot. Here are some interesting details about the Tianwen1 Mars probe.

 

The name, Tianwen means ‘questions to heaven’, which is in reference to Qu Yuan’s poem.

 

On Thursday 23rd July 2020, China’s Mars Probe launched into space from Hainan Province, an island in South China. Locals gathered to watch the launch from a safe distance and let out cheers as the spacecraft took flight.

 

The event was also streamed online for people worldwide to see. One interesting thing about this Mars probe, Tianwen1, is that it is ‘fully homegrown’ in China. Making it the first mission to Mars that has a total contribution from Chinese people.

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Since failing a collaborative Mars probe in November 2011 with Russian input, the Asian country has worked dedicatedly on the Tianwen1. Another significant thing that this mission hopes to accomplish is to orbit, land and release a rover.

 

Speaking about the plan, a team member working on the mission has said; “No planetary missions have ever been implemented in this way. If successful, it would signify a major technical breakthrough.”

 

China hopes that Tianwen1 will reach Mars’ orbit in February 2021 and then land on the planet around April or May 2021.

 

The probe’s main mission will then commence, which, according to the above-mentioned team member is; “Specifically, the scientific objectives of Tianwen-1 include:

 

(1) to map the morphology and geological structure, (2) to investigate the surface soil characteristics and water-ice distribution, (3) to analyze the surface material composition, (4) to measure the ionosphere and the characteristics of the Martian climate and environment at the surface, and (5) to perceive the physical fields (electromagnetic, gravitational) and internal structure of Mars.”

 

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