Tianwen-3 to search for traces of life on Mars

China's Tianwen-3 Mars sample-return mission is progressing smoothly. Academician Hou Zengqian, the mission's chief scientist, said its top scientific objective is to search for traces of life on Mars. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 2026 International Deep Space Exploration Conference on Thursday, Hou added that it is widely believed that Mars represents the most probable location to find life beyond Earth, should such life exist. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA