China invites overseas payload proposals for Mars sampling mission

China invites overseas payload proposals for Mars sampling mission

China is seeking payload proposals for its Mars sample return mission and inviting overseas researchers to participate.The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has called on overseas research institutions, including those in Hong Kong and Macao

China opens international call for instruments on Tianwen-3 Mars mission

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 22, 2025 China is encouraging international researchers to join its Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission by proposing scientific payloads for inclusion on the spacecraft. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has issued a global call for proposals, welcoming submissions from institutions abroad, including those in Hong Kong and Macao, for the development of instruments to be used on the up

Beijing seeking Mars sample return proposals from SARs

China is seeking payload proposals for its Mars sample return mission and inviting overseas researchers to participate. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) has called on overseas research institutions, including those in Hong Kong and Macau, to submit proposals for developing payloads for the Tianwen-3 mission. The mission, a significant part of China's planetary exploration programme, is scheduled for launch around 2028. The Tianwen-…