Schematic of the Chinese Mars Sample Return mission, where the lander will drill 2 metres deep to collect the samples and scoop the surface materials with a robotic arm and drone. The origin of life ...

China is positioning itself to take the lead in one of the most coveted goals in planetary science—returning samples from Mars. The Tianwen-3 mission, set to launch in 2028, could bring Martian rocks ...

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and has a distinct rusty red appearance and two unusual moons. The Red Planet is a ...