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China’s Mars from the orbiting spacecraft "Tianwen 1" (photos)”>Tianwen-1 mission, launched atop a Long March-5 rocket on July 23, 2020, has marked 526 days of operation.
Los Angeles, December 1 (RT) .- The Chinese National Space Agency unveiled striking new images this Saturday, captured by the Tianwen-1 probe currently exploring the Martian terrain.
Two of the four pictures showcase the probe itself in orbit, its position high above the Martian surface. The backdrop includes distinct white patches, hinting at the presence of water ice and carbon dioxide.
Another photo, also taken from orbit, presents a sweeping view of Mars’ north pole, its vast ice deposits clearly visible.
