Representational photo: China's Mars probe Tianwen-I

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China's Tianwen-I Installed In Martian Orbit For Surface-Mapping

The China National Space Administration informed that the Tianwen-I spacecraft had been established in the temporary parking orbit of Mars before its descent onto the surface. Reportedly, the spacecraft will now remain in the orbit for next three months intending to map the Martian surface and landing site. China's spacecraft is the third to reach Mars this month and will be the second nation after the US to land a rover, if successful. 

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 - 04:47 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: China National Space Administration, Tianwen-I, Mars, Spacecraft

Courtesy: The Times of India