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The Zhurong rover, whose name translates to “fire god,” used a detachable wireless camera to capture a clever image of itself and its landing

The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos the rover took on the red planet. China's space agency said the Zhurong rover placed a remote camera a short distance away to take a group portrait.

The six-wheeled rover is surveying an area known as Utopia Planitia, searching for signs of water or ice.

Tianwen-1 mission rover Zhurong has now been operational on the Red Planet for 28 Martian days since its successful touchdown on May 15.

China unveiled new photos of its Mars rover exploring the surface of the red planet on Friday, with state media hailing it as a sign of the missions

China releases images taken by its space rover on Mars

China releases new images of Mars

China unveiled new photos of its Mars rover exploring the surface of the red planet on Friday, with state media hailing it as a sign of the mission's "complete success."

The six-wheeled rover is surveying an area known as Utopia Planitia searching for signs of water or ice

The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos the rover took on the red planet