The Tianwen-3 mission aims to launch by 2028, focusing on discovering evidence of life on Mars using advanced technology, including a helicopter for exploration.
NASA's Mars Sample Return mission has drastically changed timelines due to soaring costs, facing scrutiny over its complexity, now projected to launch in 2033 instead of 2026.
Chinese officials decided to move the timeline for their Mars mission to 2028, based on the favorable launch window of every 26 months for space missions.
The planning phase for China's Tianwen-3 mission has reportedly been going smoothly, allowing for an earlier launch by two years compared to previous estimates.
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