Zhurong

29 Apr

China’s Zhurong rover finds evidence of water at Mars

Beijing, April 29 (IANS) The Zhurong rover has found evidence of water on dune surfaces on modern Mars by providing key observational proof of liquid water at low Martian latitudes, according to a study. The discovery, published in the journal Science Advances, provides key observational evidence of liquid water at Martian low latitudes, where surface temperatures are relatively warmer and more suitable for life than at high latitudes. "This is important for understanding the evolutionary history of the Martian climate, looking for a habitable environment, and providing key clues for the future search for life," said Prof. Qin Xiaoguang from the…

28 Jun

China shares Zhurong rover’s landing footage, sounds from Mars

Beijing: China has released landing process footage from its Zhurong rover as well as video and sounds of the vehicle roving on Mars.Footage of the entry, descent and landing shows the deployment of a supersonic disk-gap-band parachute, separation of the backshell, followed by powered descent, a hazard-avoidance hover phase and landing, SpaceNews reported on Sunday. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) published the footage in a Zhurong mission update on early Sunday Beijing time.Video of the descent of the Zhurong rover from its landing platform, including sounds made by the vehicle's egress, was included in the release. The sounds were created…