Event Brief
China lands rover Zhu Rong on Mars
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Summary: China’s Zhu Rong rover successfully landed on Mars, becoming the third country to do so.
WHO: China National Space Administration (CNSA)
WHAT: CNSA said the Zhu Rong rover successfully landed on Mars after a nine-minute descent.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 2:15 AM ET
WHERE: Mars
WHY: The rover’s landing succeeded after its descent phase.
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