Leonard David's INSIDE OUTER SPACE

Long March fairing features logos of other space agencies involved in the Mars mission.
Credit: CNSA

Following the completion of multiple integrated rehearsals, China is ready for the launch of its first orbiter, lander, rover Mars exploration mission. Tianwen-1 is scheduled for liftoff in late July or early August, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
Speculation is that the liftoff may occur July 23, the opening of the launch window.

Credit: CCTV

Last Friday, the fourth Long March-5 rocket — coded as Long March-5 Y4 — was vertically transported to the launching area at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China’s Hainan Province.

China’s bid to explore Mars is also one that involves several other nations for tracking, orbital relay of data, and science instrument support.

For details on other space agencies involved in China’s reach for the Red Planet, go to my new Space.com story:

China’s Tianwen-1 Mars rover mission gets a boost from international partners

https://www.space.com/china-mars-mission-tianwen-1-international-partners.html