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China's Zhurong Rover Helps Find Evidence of Potential Ancient Shoreline on Mars
China's Zhurong rover has found what might be the shoreline of an ancient Martian ocean, offering fresh support for theories that Mars once had vast bodies of water. Studying images and radar data from Utopia Planitia, the largest impact basin on Mars, scientists identified geological features that resemble coastlines, including pitted cones, troug...
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Chinese Rover Uncovers Evidence Supporting Theory of a Vast Ancient Ocean on Mars
China’s Zhurong rover has discovered formations on Mars that could signal the remnants of a once vast ocean. Landing in the Utopia Planitia region, the rover identified formations commonly linked to past water presence, supporting the theory that Mars was once home to a massive body of water. While the findings do not offer definitive proof, they...
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NASA, China Rovers Find Signs Of Soaked Sand Dunes, Rushing Rivers On Mars
While China's rover investigated the dune soakings, Perseverance explored the remains of a powerful torrent.
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China's Zhurong Mars Rover Finds Traces Of Recent Water Activity On Red Planet
China's fully robotic rover on Mars has, for the first time, found traces of recent water activity on the Red Planet, indicating that Mars has a few areas where conditions are suitable for life to exist.
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China Breaks Silence Over Status Of Stationary Mars Rover Zhurong
China's fully robotic rover on Mars, in longer-than-expected hibernation since May 2022, likely met with excessive accumulation of sand and dust, its mission designer said, breaking months of silence about the status of the vehicle.
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Findings Suggest Water Existed On Mars For Longer Than Previously Thought
According to an analysis of data sent back by the rover, Zhurong, signs of water were detected in sampled minerals from just 700 million years ago. It suggests that water was present on Mars' surface for longer than previously thought,
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China's Tianwen-1 Mars Probe Captures Stunning Selfies Above the Red Planet's North Pole
China's first independent interplanetary mission, Tianwen-1, pulled a new year's surprise by clicking incredible selfies on Mars above its north pole. The images showed the mission's solar arrays and antennas as well as a partial closeup of the orbiter.
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China Says Its Mars Rover in ‘Excellent Condition’ After Completing 90-Day Program
China has said its Zhurong Mars rover will continue exploring Utopia Planitia where it landed on May 14 after completing the initial 90-day program.
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China’s Mars Rover Zhurong Seen Exploring the Red Planet in First Photos
China's Mars rover Zhurong struck a birdlike pose as it explored the red planet in photos released by the country's space agency Friday.
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Rover 'Zhurong' Leaves "China's Imprint" On Mars
Solar panel "wings" spread out and two camera "eyes" pointing ahead, China's Mars rover Zhurong struck a birdlike pose as it explored the red planet in photos released by the country's space agency Friday.
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Zhurong: China Mars Rover Touches Ground on Red Planet
China’s first Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform and is now roaming the surface of the red planet, China's space administration said.
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China Mars Rover Zhurong Beams Back First Photos From the Red Planet
Solar panels against an alien landscape, ramps and rods pointing at the Martian horizon — China's first probe on the Red Planet has beamed back its first "selfies" after its history-making landing last week.
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Chinese Mars Rover Beams Back First Photos After Landing
Solar panels against an alien landscape, ramps and rods pointing at the Martian horizon -- China's first probe on the Red Planet has beamed back its first "selfies" after its history-making landing last week.
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"Nihao Mars": China Spacecraft Touches Down On Red Planet, Makes History
China's probe to Mars touched down on the Red Planet early Saturday to deploy its Zhurong rover, state media reported, a triumph for Beijing's increasingly bold space ambitions and a history-making feat for a nation on its first-ever Martian mission.
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China Mars Probe Tianwen-1 to Attempt Landing on Red Planet Over Coming Days
China's Zhurong rover, part of its ambitious space programme to send a probe to Mars, is set to attempt the challenging landing on the Red Planet in the next five days, Beijing's space agency said Friday.
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China's Zhurong Rover Helps Find Evidence of Potential Ancient Shoreline on Mars
China's Zhurong rover has found what might be the shoreline of an ancient Martian ocean, offering fresh support for theories that Mars once had vast bodies of water. Studying images and radar data from Utopia Planitia, the largest impact basin on Mars, scientists identified geological features that resemble coastlines, including pitted cones, troug...
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Chinese Rover Uncovers Evidence Supporting Theory of a Vast Ancient Ocean on Mars
China’s Zhurong rover has discovered formations on Mars that could signal the remnants of a once vast ocean. Landing in the Utopia Planitia region, the rover identified formations commonly linked to past water presence, supporting the theory that Mars was once home to a massive body of water. While the findings do not offer definitive proof, they...
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NASA, China Rovers Find Signs Of Soaked Sand Dunes, Rushing Rivers On Mars
While China's rover investigated the dune soakings, Perseverance explored the remains of a powerful torrent.
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China's Zhurong Mars Rover Finds Traces Of Recent Water Activity On Red Planet
China's fully robotic rover on Mars has, for the first time, found traces of recent water activity on the Red Planet, indicating that Mars has a few areas where conditions are suitable for life to exist.
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China Breaks Silence Over Status Of Stationary Mars Rover Zhurong
China's fully robotic rover on Mars, in longer-than-expected hibernation since May 2022, likely met with excessive accumulation of sand and dust, its mission designer said, breaking months of silence about the status of the vehicle.
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Findings Suggest Water Existed On Mars For Longer Than Previously Thought
According to an analysis of data sent back by the rover, Zhurong, signs of water were detected in sampled minerals from just 700 million years ago. It suggests that water was present on Mars' surface for longer than previously thought,
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China's Tianwen-1 Mars Probe Captures Stunning Selfies Above the Red Planet's North Pole
China's first independent interplanetary mission, Tianwen-1, pulled a new year's surprise by clicking incredible selfies on Mars above its north pole. The images showed the mission's solar arrays and antennas as well as a partial closeup of the orbiter.
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China Says Its Mars Rover in ‘Excellent Condition’ After Completing 90-Day Program
China has said its Zhurong Mars rover will continue exploring Utopia Planitia where it landed on May 14 after completing the initial 90-day program.
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China’s Mars Rover Zhurong Seen Exploring the Red Planet in First Photos
China's Mars rover Zhurong struck a birdlike pose as it explored the red planet in photos released by the country's space agency Friday.
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Rover 'Zhurong' Leaves "China's Imprint" On Mars
Solar panel "wings" spread out and two camera "eyes" pointing ahead, China's Mars rover Zhurong struck a birdlike pose as it explored the red planet in photos released by the country's space agency Friday.
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Zhurong: China Mars Rover Touches Ground on Red Planet
China’s first Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform and is now roaming the surface of the red planet, China's space administration said.
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China Mars Rover Zhurong Beams Back First Photos From the Red Planet
Solar panels against an alien landscape, ramps and rods pointing at the Martian horizon — China's first probe on the Red Planet has beamed back its first "selfies" after its history-making landing last week.
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Chinese Mars Rover Beams Back First Photos After Landing
Solar panels against an alien landscape, ramps and rods pointing at the Martian horizon -- China's first probe on the Red Planet has beamed back its first "selfies" after its history-making landing last week.
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"Nihao Mars": China Spacecraft Touches Down On Red Planet, Makes History
China's probe to Mars touched down on the Red Planet early Saturday to deploy its Zhurong rover, state media reported, a triumph for Beijing's increasingly bold space ambitions and a history-making feat for a nation on its first-ever Martian mission.
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China Mars Probe Tianwen-1 to Attempt Landing on Red Planet Over Coming Days
China's Zhurong rover, part of its ambitious space programme to send a probe to Mars, is set to attempt the challenging landing on the Red Planet in the next five days, Beijing's space agency said Friday.
