Tianwen-1

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tianwen-1

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Tianwen-1?Approximately 5 metric tons (nearly 11,000 pounds)
2. What is the mission architecture?Integrated system comprising an orbiter, lander, and Zhurong rover, plus deployable cameras
3. What is the scientific payload?14 scientific instruments distributed across orbiter and rover
4. When did Tianwen-1 launch and land on Mars?Tianwen-1 launched on July 23, 2020. It touched down on the Martian surface on May 14, 2021.
5. How many parts does Tianwen-1 have and what are they?Tianwen-1 has six parts: an orbiter, a lander, the Zhurong rover, two deployable cameras, and a remote camera.

Planetary Exploration: The scientific study of planets and other celestial bodies through robotic missions and observation.
In-situ Analysis: Scientific measurements and observations conducted directly at a location, rather than remotely.
Habitability: The potential for a celestial body to support life, often assessed by the presence of liquid water and suitable environmental conditions.