China s Mars rover begins exploring Red Planet By ZHAO LEI | China Daily | Updated: 2021-05-24 06:55 Share CLOSE
China s Martian rover Zhurong has started its scientific exploration after moving from the landing platform onto the Red Planet s surface on Saturday morning, according to the China National Space Administration.
The administration said in a statement on Saturday afternoon that, according to data sent back to ground control, the rover reached the surface at 10:40 am. It noted the maneuver was carried out safely and smoothly, adding that the rover has formally begun scientific tasks.
The administration also published a short black-and-white video clip taken by cameras on Zhurong showing the process of it leaving the landing platform and setting its wheels on soil.
China s Zhurong rover moves onto Martian surface to begin scientific operations
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