China successfully launches independent, unmanned Mars mission
The probe is expected to reach Mars in February where it will attempt to deploy a rover to explore the planet for 90 days.
The Long March 5 Y-4 rocket, carrying an unmanned Mars probe of the Tianwen-1 mission, takes off from Wenchang Space Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan Province, China July 23, 2020.(photo credit: REUTERS/CARLOS GARCIA RAWLINS)ByREUTERS
