Fri Sep 06 18:38:00 UTC 2024: – China plans to launch Tianwen-3 Mars sample-return mission in 2028
– Mission’s top priority is to search for evidence of life on Mars
– Landing area will be selected based on astro-biological relevance
– Three landing zones highlighted for Tianwen-3
– Mission to adhere to international agreements on planetary protection
– International cooperation planned for sharing of samples and data from Mars
China to launch Tianwen-3 Mars sample-return mission
China to launch Tianwen-3 Mars sample-return mission
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