24 April 2020
China's first Mars exploration mission has been named Tianwen 1, announced the China National Space Administration (CNSA) on 24 April, China's Space Day. The name comes from the long poem "Tianwen," meaning Questions to Heaven, written by Qu Yuan (about 340-278 BC), one of the greatest poets of ancient China.
In "Tianwen," Qu Yuan raised a series of questions in verse involving the sky, stars, natural phenomena, myths and the real world, showing his doubts about some traditional concepts and the spirit of seeking the truth.
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news on the topic by CNSA with graphic of the mission logo
Special CNSA website dedicated to China Space Day 2020 with access to the online space exhibition