Zhang Rongqiao

Zhang Rongqiao is a prominent Chinese aerospace engineer and the chief designer of the Tianwen-1 mission, which successfully landed on Mars. He has played a crucial role in advancing China's space exploration efforts, including the development of the Tianwen-2 mission, which aims to collect samples from the asteroid 2016 HO3. Zhang's work is integral to China's ambitious plans for future interplanetary exploration, including the proposed Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission.