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Space news: Chinese spacecraft enters Mars orbit – 7NEWS.com.au
The rover will hopefully explore the planet’s surface, seeking signs of ancient life.
An uncrewed Chinese spacecraft has successfully entered orbit around Mars after a six and a half month journey from earth, Chinas space agency says.
The robotic probe initiated and completed a 15-minute burn of its thrusters, the China National Space Administration said in a statement, slowing the spacecraft to a speed at which it could be captured by the pull of Mars gravity.
In about three months, the Tianwen-1 will attempt to send a landing capsule carrying a 240kg rover in a rapid seven-minute…
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