China to focus on Mars sample return mission

For more: China is likely to become the first country to return with samples from Mars, said Wu Weiren, chief designer of China s lunar exploration program, elaborating on the country s priorities for space exploration. He said the main tasks over the next 20 years will be lunar and planetary exploration and the development of heavylift launch vehicles to provide new carrying capacity. Subscribe to us on YouTube: Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): Download our APP on Google Play (Android):