CNSA publicated the Announcement of International Cooperation Opportunities for the Mars Sample Return Mission (Tianwen 3):
detail:
Recruitment of LOI: June 2025
Initial selection: July to August 2025
Submission of proposals: September 2025
Confirm of the cooperation project: October 2025
Technical requirement:
1.单台设备最大包络尺寸(一般):300×200×200mm3;
2.舱内设备工作环境温度:-50°C~+70°C;舱外设备需满足火星飞行环境需求;
3.可提供总功耗:不大于 40W;
4.轨道器情况:环火轨道为 350km 圆轨道,倾角 30°,姿态对日定向,设计寿命不小于 3 年,可提供总重量不超过 15kg;
5.服务器情况:环火轨道为 400×76000km、54°倾角的环火大椭圆轨道,留轨探测约 2 年,设计寿命不小于 5 年,可提供总重量不超过 5kg;
6.搭载有效载荷的功耗、接口、地面试验等要求及其他信息将在技术协调过程中进一步明确。
1.Maximum envelope size for a single device: 300×200×200mm3.
2.Working environment temperature of the cabin equipment: -50°C~+70°C; Extra-cabin equipment needs to meet the needs of Mars flight environment.
3.Total power consumption available: no more than 40W.
4.Orbiter situation: 350km circular orbit with a 30° inclination and an fix attitude oriented to the Sun. Designed life: no less than 3 years. Can supply with a total weight of not more than 15kg.
5.Server situation: Elliptical orbit with an 400×76000km and a 54° inclination angle for 2 years.Design life: no less than 5 years. Total weight: no more than 5kg.
6. Further specified will be clarified in the future.