China News Service, Wenchang, July 24 (Reporter Zhang Qianyi and Guo Chaokai) China successfully launched the first Mars exploration mission Tianwen-1 probe at the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the 23rd, taking the first step in China's planetary exploration. In this mission, China will join hands with many countries to explore the mysteries of the planet.
As an open scientific exploration platform for Mars Exploration in China, research institutions across the country including universities in Hong Kong and Macau have actively participated in the development process. In addition, China has also carried out many cooperations with countries and organizations such as France, Austria, Argentina, and ESA.
On July 23rd, many foreign guests, including Robert Bonoble, Space Counselor of the French Embassy in China, and Max Pfeiler, Director of the Technical Office of the Austrian Embassy in China, watched the lift of the Long March 5 Yao-4 rocket at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in China The Tianwen-1 probe lifted off.
Regarding the international cooperation on the Tianwen-1 mission, Robert Ponobo said that France and China have cooperated on the surface composition detectors of the Tianwen-1 rover. In addition, France and China also cooperate on the orbiter of the Tianwen-1 probe, and the French research team will assist the Chinese in finding a suitable landing site for the landing patrol. He emphasized that France and China have complementary advantages in the field of space exploration. This mission is of great significance both at the scientific and technical level and can help all mankind to improve their understanding of Mars.
Max Pfeiler also highly recognized the cooperation between Austria and China on the Tianwen No. 1 mission. He said that Chinese scientists and engineers are trustworthy. Through international cooperation, they can effectively reduce the cost of space exploration and solve technical problems. In the future, Austria and China will carry out more in-depth cooperation in the field of space exploration.
It is understood that the China National Space Administration has always attached great importance to space cooperation with countries around the world. Take the Chang'e 4 mission as an example. The smooth implementation of the mission has condensed the contributions of many participating countries. In addition to the German and Swedish payloads on the Chang'e-4 probe, the isotope heat source cooperated with Russia to ensure the safety of Chang'e-4 through the moonlit night; the ESA monitoring and control station also played a supporting role. In addition, the Saudi micro-imaging camera on the "Longjiang-2" micro-satellite of Harbin Institute of Technology successfully sent back a group photo of the Earth and the Moon in June 2018.
According to news from the China National Space Administration, the agency is willing to work hand in hand with space agencies, space scientific research institutions and space exploration enthusiasts of various countries to jointly explore the mysteries of space. (Finish)