Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 25, 2020

Tianwen-1 Mission to Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 25, 2020 is “Tianwen-1 Mission to Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“On July 23, this Long March 5 heavy-lift rocket rose into a blue morning sky from China’s Hainan Island Wenchang Satellite Launch Center. The rocket carried an orbiter, lander, and rover to ask Heavenly Questions on the ambitious Tianwen-1 mission to Mars .”

— APOD editors, July 25, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 25, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 25, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-july-25-tianwen-1-mission-to-mars

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