China's Mars probe Tianwen-1 on Wednesday night successfully carried out its third orbital correction, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA).
China launched the Mars probe on July 23. It was designed to complete orbiting, landing and roving in one mission. The probe is expected to reach the red planet around February 2021.
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