China reveals plan to map the entire surface of Mars by 2028 amid race with US - South China Morning Post
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Liu ZhenPublished: 10:20am, 29 Sep 2026Updated: 11:08am, 29 Sep 2026China plans to complete a geological map of Mars by the end of 2028, as its space rivalry with the United States intensifies.
Liu ZhenPublished: 10:20am, 29 Sep 2026Updated: 11:08am, 29 Sep 2026China plans to complete a geological map of Mars by the end of 2028, as its space rivalry with the United States intensifies.
State news agency Xinhua reported that the map would be the first AI-driven geological map of Mars and would be an important part of preparations for the Tianwen-3 mission.
Hou said the map would incorporate findings from Zhu Rong, the first rover China sent to Mars.
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