The Chinese Mars rover “ Chzhuzhong '' has traveled more than a kilometer on the surface of Mars, reports the Central Television of the People's Republic of China.
The rover has traveled this distance since it landed on the planet on May 15. During this time, the device collected data on features of the Martian landscape, soil, weather.
The Chinese Mars exploration spacecraft Tianwen 1 launched on July 23, 2020 using the Changzheng-5 launcher. In May of this year & nbsp; the Chinese interplanetary station & nbsp; made a successful landing.
Previously, the rover transmitted photos from Mars to Earth. One image shows a panorama of the horizon from the landing site. Also, the Chinese space agency released a video with its rover.
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In May 2015, NASA showed a photograph of where the Ares 3 expedition from the movie “The Martian” landed. It is a part of the Acidal Plain, located between the volcanic regions of Tarsis and Arabia, north of the Mariner Valley. © NASA
Canyon North in the northern polar cap of Mars. © NASA
The Nili Pits are one of the most colorful regions of Mars. © NASA
Wind is one of the most active forces shaping the surface of Mars in today's climate. © NASA
These spider-shaped patterns form on the surface of Mars whenever spring arrives in a cold region. © NASA
Mount Sharp inside Gale Crater is the main mission of the Curiosity rover. © NASA
The dark bands on the slopes of Martian craters are formed by seasonal water flows. © NASA
Frozen ravines on the plains of northern Mars. © NASA
Fresh crater. © NASA
Selfie of the Curiosity rover. © NASA
Amazing Mars. 10 new snapshots of the red planet
In May 2015, NASA showed a photograph of the site where the Ares 3 expedition from the movie The Martian landed. It is a part of the Acidal Plain, located between the volcanic regions of Tarsis and Arabia, north of the Mariner Valley. © NASA
North Canyon in the north polar cap of Mars. © NASA
The Nili Pits are one of the most colorful regions of Mars. © NASA
Wind is one of the most active forces shaping the surface of Mars in today's climate. © NASA
These spider-shaped patterns form on the surface of Mars whenever spring arrives in a cold region. © NASA
Mount Sharp inside Gale Crater is the main mission of the Curiosity rover. © NASA
The dark bands on the slopes of Martian craters are formed by seasonal water flows. © NASA
Frozen ravines on the plains of northern Mars. © NASA
Fresh crater. © NASA
Selfie of the Curiosity rover. © NASA