China has successfully launched “Tianwen-1” its first independent mission to Mars. A Long March 5 rocket carrying the spacecraft ignited at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China’s tropical Hainan province. China had launched an orbiter destined for Mars on a Russian rocket in 2011, but the mission failed because the rocket malfunctioned.
About Tianwen-1:
Tianwen-1, whose name means “Questions to Heaven,” is a combined orbiter, lander and rover that aims to explore the Martian environment and search for hints of life. The spacecraft will travel for about seven months until it reaches Mars. It will orbit the red planet for two to three months before attempting a landing.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced measures to tighten the enforcement on the maximum…
As rivers frequently change their channels, destroy lands around themselves and can even disappear from…
Grandmaster Pranesh M, the young chess talent from India, has claimed victory in the Kanizsa…
Andhra Pradesh State government gives its approval for establishing green artificial intelligence data centre in…
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) at Al-Safa Palace…
Mitchell Starc, left arm fast bowler of Australia, has managed to enter the record books…