From the Moon to Mars: China's march across space

Graphic on active satellites and rovers on and around Mars. China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious Mars mission. [AFP]

After sending humans into orbit and landing a probe on the Moon, China is aiming for another milestone in its space ambitions with the launch of a Mars rover next week.

China is among a trio of nations, with the United Arab Emirates and the United States, sending a mission to the Red Planet this month, as Mars is closest to Earth during this period.