Tianwen-3 Program
Tianwen-3 is China's first Mars sample-return program under the Tianwen Planetary Exploration Program, planned for launch around 2028 and return of Martian samples around 2031. It will investigate potential biosignatures, Martian geology and interior structure, and atmospheric evolution while applying strict planetary-protection controls.
Identity
- Aliases
- Tianwen-3Tianwen 3Tianwen-3 Mission天问三号
- Domains
- spaceflight
- Name
- Tianwen-3 Program
- Status
- planned
- Types
- explorationscienceresearchoperations
Details
- Description
- Tianwen-3 is China's first Mars sample-return program under the Tianwen Planetary Exploration Program, planned for launch around 2028 and return of Martian samples around 2031. It will investigate potential biosignatures, Martian geology and interior structure, and atmospheric evolution while applying strict planetary-protection controls.
- Leads
- Parent Program
- Participants
- -
- Start Date
- 2028
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 14:02:48 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 13, 2026 at 14:02:48 UTC
Other
- Official Urls
- https://www.cnsa.gov.cn/english/n6465652/n6465653/c10652198/content.htmlhttps://english.www.gov.cn/news/202507/23/content_WS68803af3c6d0868f4e8f45d3.htmlhttps://www.cnsa.gov.cn/english/n6465652/n6465653/c10743241/content.htmlhttps://english.www.gov.cn/news/202504/25/content_WS680b7cb7c6d0868f4e8f2144.html