China Prepares for Mars Sample Return with HKU Astrobiologist on Mission Team
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China prepares for Mars sample return with HKU astrobiologist on mission team
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 07, 2025 China has formally initiated its Tianwen-3 Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, targeting a 2028 launch to collect and return Martian soil and rock for detailed study. Among the key contributors is Professor Yiliang LI, an astrobiologist at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), who leads a team focused on selecting a scientifically valuable landing site. As a core member of the Tianwen-3 science
China is preparing for a historic step in the exploration of Mars: there are currently plans on how to deal with possible samples for the earth's population - part of the plans have now been published. (Continue reading)
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