# # Chiyu Exploration Satellite: Pioneer in Mars Exploration

• • At 12:13 p.m. on August 16, 2024 * *, the historic moment arrived when the Chiyu Exploration Satellite launched from Earth on a Li Peningno launch vehicle and began its journey to Mars.
• • At 08:34 a.m. on August 17, 2024 * * the Chiyu exploration satellite successfully reached the orbit of Mars with a perigee of 307 km and an apogee of 480 km. The satellite is in good condition and all systems are operating normally, marking the official opening of a new chapter in Mars exploration.
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         • Efficient energy supply * *: Equipped with high-efficiency solar panels to ensure long-term energy demand.
         
         
         
         
       
       
       
    
    
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         • Precision navigation and communications * *: with advanced navigation systems and communications equipment for stable data transmission and precise orbit control.
         
         
         
         
       
       
       
    
    
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         • Multi-spectral remote sensing * *: equipped with high-resolution cameras and multi-band sensors for detailed detection of Martian surface features, geological structure and atmospheric composition.
         
         
         
         
       
       
       
    
    
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         • Environmental research on Mars * *: in-depth study of the geology, atmosphere, climate and potential signs of life on Mars.
         
         
         
         
       
       
       
    
    
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         • Data collection and analysis * *: Collect environmental data to analyse potential impacts on Mars exploration and human settlement.
         
         
         
         
       
       
       
    
    
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         • Scientific experiment execution * *: scientific experiments in Mars orbit to provide experimental data for understanding the Martian environment.
         
         
         
         
       
       
       
    
    
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         • Information back to Earth * *: Data and research results back to Earth in support of Mars and deep space exploration research.
         
         
         
         
       
       
       
    
    
• • Mission life and destruction date * *:
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    • Mission Life * *: Estimated 39 days of operation during which as much data is collected and transmitted as possible.
    
    
    
  
  
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    • Destroy date * *: September 25, 2024, after completion of the mission to carry out procedural destruction to avoid becoming space junk.
    
    
    
  
  

Chiyu Exploration Satellite is not only a pioneer in Mars exploration, but also a milestone in human exploration of the universe. Through this mission, we expect it to provide valuable information for future Mars exploration and possible human settlement, paving the way for humanity's future on Mars.

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  • Exploration of the Mars series * *:
    
    At present, the Mars exploration series has only been updated to one phase. In the future, the Mars exploration series may continue to be put into the stage of exploring Mars, dig deeply into the mysteries of Mars, and make more contributions to the space exploration cause of mankind.