China’s Zhurong Mars rover takes its first photos from the surface – News Nation USA

By Leah Craneand Matthew Sparkes
The rover (left) and its landing platform (right)
China National Space Administration
The first images from Chinas Zhurong Mars rover show a successful landing on the surface of the Red Planet. Photos released today show the landing platform and departure ramp for the rover, as well as solar panels and antenna. The rover is now carrying out final preparations before leaving the landing platform and beginning its mission.
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