Zhurong
Zhurong is a Chinese rover that made significant discoveries on Mars, particularly evidence of ancient oceanic deposits. Active from May 2021 to May 2022, it traveled 1.9 kilometers across the Martian surface, utilizing ground-penetrating radar to reveal layers of sediment similar to those found on Earth's beaches, suggesting that Mars once had stable shorelines and the presence of liquid water.
Born on May 01, 2021 (4 years old)
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Iran:
The Zhurong rover successfully landed on Mars in May 2021 and operated on its surface for about one Earth year.
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Iran:
Zhurong is the Mars rover from China that has provided evidence of a possible ancient ocean on Mars.
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Iran:
Zhurong is China's first Mars rover that has provided evidence of ancient shorelines on the planet.
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Estonia:
The Chinese rover Zhurong has discovered layers of sediment on Mars that provide strong evidence for the existence of an ancient ocean.
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