Mars Discoveries and China’s Bold Space Ambitions

Join us as we delve into NASA's Curiosity rover's latest findings on Mars, including intriguing polygonal cracks at Orosco Ridge. We also explore China's ambitious Mars exploration roadmap, aiming for a research base by 2038. Discover how these developments could reshape our understanding of the Red Planet and the future of space exploration.



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