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Tianwen-1 Lander

Tianwen-1 Lander was launched on July 23, 2020 aboard a Chang Zheng 5 from Wenchang. Latest status in GCAT: released (May 14, 2021).

COSPAR 2020-049GCAT D01031China

Identity

Name in GCAT
Tianwen-1 Lander
Payload designation
Tianwen-1
International designator
2020-049
GCAT identifier
D01031

Mission

Mission type
—
Owner
LDSE
Country
China
Builder
Chinese Academy of Space Technology, Beijing (CASC 5th Acad)
Platform (bus)
Tianwen

Launch

Date
July 23, 2020 · 04:41 UTC
Launch record
2020-049Success
Spaceport
Wenchang · pad LC101

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
PCO
Status
Released
Status date
May 14, 2021

Size

Mass
1,285 kg
Dry mass
1,245 kg

Deep space

Deep-space catalog entry
D01031
Final central body
Mars
Phase start
February 5, 2021
Phase outcome
Released · May 14, 2021

Flight phases

FromCentral bodyEndedOutcomeNext
Jul 23, 2020EarthJul 27, 2020Escaped to another body, attachedHCO
May 14, 2021MarsMay 14, 2021Reentered (orbital decay)—

Landings and impacts

WorldTypeResultTouchdownSiteCoordinates
MarsSecondary componentTargeted impactMay 14, 2021—25.07, 109.92
MarsSecondary componentTargeted impactMay 14, 2021—25.07, 109.92
MarsSecondary componentTargeted impactMay 14, 2021—25.07, 109.92
MarsLander (powered landing)Landed and operatedMay 14, 2021—25.07, 109.92
MarsRoverLanded and operatedMay 14, 2021—25.07, 109.92
MarsSecondary componentLanded and operatedJun 10, 2021—25.07, 109.92

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0).