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Tianwen-1 (Mars Global Remote Sensing Orbiter and Small Rover)
Jul 23, 2020, 4:41 AM UTC · Launch Successful
Mission stages
3 linked recordsTianwen-1 (Mars Global Remote Sensing Orbiter and Small Rover)
Launch SuccessfulTianwen-1 Mars Orbit Insertion
Event recordTianwen-1 Rover Landing
Event record
Event dates are published targets. Confirmed milestones appear below when reported.
What changed between flights?
Previous recorded flight of the same rocket configuration: Shijian 20, Dec 27, 2019, 12:45 PM UTC.
| Field | Previous flight | This flight |
|---|---|---|
| Mission | Shijian 20 | Tianwen-1 (Mars Global Remote Sensing Orbiter and Small Rover)Different |
| Purpose | Communications | Robotic ExplorationDifferent |
| Orbit | Geostationary Transfer Orbit | Heliocentric N/ADifferent |
| Launch site | Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China | Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China |
| Vehicle | Long March 5 | Long March 5 |
| Spacecraft | — | — |
| Booster | — | — |