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China Moves Forward on Mars Sample Return Mission

· Leonarddavid · Sept. 4, 2026, 3:07 p.m.

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Summary

China is preparing for its Tianwen-3 Mars Sample Return mission set to launch next year, targeting a 2031 return for Martian samples, though details on drone-based sampling are not shown in the recent promotional video.

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