Tianwen-1 Orbiter Begins Next Year in Mars Orbit

Name: Tianwen-1 Orbiter Begins Next Year in Mars Orbit
Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00-10:00
End: 2026-02-01T23:59:59-10:00
Location: Mars Orbit

February 1, 2026

China Tianwen-1 orbiter reaches 5 full years / begins 6th year of operations in Mars orbit; Lander & Rover touched down ~3 months after this date at Utopia Planitia 25.1°N, 109.9°E; launched July 2020, reached orbit 2021.