China’s Mars Mission Races Ahead, Perseverance Rover Faces Dust Storms
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China aims for a historic Mars mission 'around 2028' as it vies for space power. NASA's Perseverance rover faces challenges during the dust storm season on Mars. Join us as we explore the advancements in China's space program and the race to retrieve Mars samples. Discover the perseverance of NASA's mission on Mars and the valuable scientific knowledge being gained about the Martian atmosphere and weather patterns.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/09/china/china-mars-mission-tianwen-3-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://voi.id/en/technology/415040Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) China aims for historic Mars mission ‘around 2028’ as it vies for space power(00:03:23) Perseverance Explorer Faces Dust Storm Season On Mars
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