Beijing, August 23 — Within five years China is planning to send its latest probe/rover to Mars. The difficulties associated with such a mission are considerable as expected, “the challenges we face are unprecedented” says Zhang Rongqiao, chief architect of the Mars mission.

Mars rover Curiosity has been on Mars since August 6, 2012. Spirit and Opportunity Mars rovers were on Mars since 2004. Matt Damon a brief stint circa 2015.

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