Layered subsurface in Utopia Basin of Mars revealed by Zhurong rover radar

C Li, Y Zheng, X Wang, J Zhang, Y Wang, L Chen… - Nature, 2022 - nature.com
Exploring the subsurface structure and stratification of Mars advances our understanding of
Martian geology, hydrological evolution and palaeoclimatic changes, and has been a main …

An overview of sedimentary volcanism on Mars

P Brož, D Oehler, A Mazzini, E Hauber… - Earth Surface …, 2023 - esurf.copernicus.org
Extensive fields of sub-kilometre-to kilometre-scale mounds, cones, domes, shields, and
flow-like edifices cover large parts of the martian lowlands. These features have been …

Landing site selection and characterization of Tianwen‐1 (Zhurong rover) on Mars

B Wu, J Dong, Y Wang, W Rao, Z Sun… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Chinese Mars rover Zhurong onboard the Tianwen‐1 probe successfully
landed on Mars in May 2021. Here, we report our efforts in selecting a landing site for …

Buried palaeo-polygonal terrain detected underneath Utopia Planitia on Mars by the Zhurong radar

L Zhang, C Li, J Zhang, B Zhou, YYS Zhao, Y Liu… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
As the largest basin on Mars, Utopia Planitia has both experienced and recorded variations
of the Martian palaeoclimate. Layered subsurface structures have been identified by ground …

Zhurong reveals recent aqueous activities in Utopia Planitia, Mars

Y Liu, X Wu, YYS Zhao, L Pan, C Wang, J Liu… - Science …, 2022 - science.org
The Mars' climate is cold and dry in the most recent epoch, and liquid water activities are
considered extremely limited. Previous orbital data only show sporadic hydrous minerals in …

Volcanism in the Solar System

L ** modes for deep space exploration
F Wang, C Li, S Niu, P Wang, H Wu, B Li - Machines, 2022 - mdpi.com
Complex and unknown terrains in deep space exploration present great challenges to
existing exploration robots. In this paper, a multi-mode motion spherical robot with flexible …