Xiaoxin Zhang, Professor
on behalf of Deep Space Exploration Lab
Report Title:
Scientific Hot Topics in Mars Exploration
Abstract
Mars’ unique geological changes, atmospheric properties, and potential habitability make it a central focalpoint for planetary science and deep space exploration. The talk begins with an overview of whether Mars was once habitable and whether it is habitable in the future are the most important questions for Mars exploration, reviews the major achievements of the international Mars exploration missions, and summarizes the unsolved fundamental scientific questions in Mars exploration. The talk concludes that Mars exploration is entering a new era of science and technology, with the implementation and advancement of the sample return missions.