"天问一号"已运抵发射场
Tianwen 1 probe to blast off Tianwen 1, a Chinese Mars probe, has been transported to Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan province, where it is set to be launched atop a Long March 5 carrier rocket in the coming days, according to the China Academy of Space Technology. The academy said in a statement on Tuesday that the spacecraft is now undergoing prelaunch preparations. According to the academy's parent, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the mission of Tianwen 1 will fulfill three scientific objectives - orbiting the red planet for comprehensive observation, landing on Martian soil and sending a rover to roam the landing site. It will conduct scientific investigations into the planet's soil, geological structure, environment, atmosphere and water. If Tianwen 1 succeeds, it will become the first Mars expedition accomplishing all three goals with one probe, the company said. |