China ready to launch Tianwen 2 mission(1/4)

The Tianwen 2 robotic probe is transferred to the launch area after completing its scheduled assembly, testing and fueling at the technical area of the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 18, 2025. (Photo provided to China News Service)

China's Tianwen-2 probe is scheduled for launch at the end of May. It will subsequently conduct functional checks and joint tests. The Long March-3B Y110 rocket, which will carry out the Tianwen-2 launch mission, was transferred from the technical area to the launch area on May 14 and completed lifting and docking operations.

The Tianwen 2 robotic probe is transferred to the launch area after completing its scheduled assembly, testing and fueling at the technical area of the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 18, 2025. (Photo provided to China News Service)

The Tianwen 2 robotic probe is transferred to the launch area after completing its scheduled assembly, testing and fueling at the technical area of the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 18, 2025. (Photo provided to China News Service)

The Tianwen 2 robotic probe is transferred to the launch area after completing its scheduled assembly, testing and fueling at the technical area of the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 18, 2025. (Photo provided to China News Service)