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China’s first Mars rover has landed and is sending its first pictures

The rover marks China’s first landing on the Red Planet

image of Martian surface from China’s Zhurong rover

China’s Zhurong rover takes its first look of Mars with its obstacle avoidance camera. In the next week, the rover will drive down the ramp extended from its landing platform and onto the Martian surface.

CNSA

By Lisa Grossman

- More than 2 years ago

China’s first Mars rover is taking in the view of its new home.