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#CountdownToMars: Excitement runs high among the space community as February celebrates the Red Planet
Mars has got visitors this month. Three, to be exact.
Sun Feb 07 2021
![China launches independent, unmanned Mars mission China launches independent, unmanned Mars mission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595484051_Yrocket.jpg)
China launches independent, unmanned Mars mission
The probe is expected to reach Mars in February where it will attempt to deploy a rover to explore the planet for 90 days.
Thu Jul 23 2020
![United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/61595234959_HArocket.jpg)
United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars
The Emirates Mars Mission has cost $200 million, according to Minister for Advanced Sciences Sarah Amiri.
Mon Jul 20 2020
![Europe shortlists four sites for 2019 Mars mission Europe shortlists four sites for 2019 Mars mission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/51412177592_295x200.jpg)
Europe shortlists four sites for 2019 Mars mission
ESA said it had identified four potential sites for landing a rover on Mars in 2019.
Wed Oct 01 2014
!['Mars Mission' will make India major power 'Mars Mission' will make India major power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/71355711499_295x200.jpg)
'Mars Mission' will make India major power
India's mission to the Red Planet will help boost science and technology
Mon Dec 17 2012