Author:
Li Chunlai,Zhang Rongqiao,Yu Dengyun,Dong Guangliang,Liu Jianjun,Geng Yan,Sun Zezhou,Yan Wei,Ren Xin,Su Yan,Zuo Wei,Zhang Tielong,Cao Jinbin,Fang Guangyou,Yang Jianfeng,Shu Rong,Lin Yangting,Zou Yongliao,Liu Dawei,Liu Bin,Kong Deqing,Zhu Xinying,Ouyang Ziyuan
Abstract
AbstractChina’s first Mars exploration mission (HuoXing-1) has been named as ‘Tianwen-1’ meaning Heaven Inquiry. Tianwen-1 was launched on July 23, 2020. In this paper, the scientific objectives of earlier and current Mars exploration missions worldwide are reviewed, and the scientific objectives, payloads and preliminary scientific investigation plan of China’s first Mars exploration mission are introduced, and expected scientific achievements are analyzed.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Space and Planetary Science,Astronomy and Astrophysics
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