# China Has Big Plans for Mars

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Podcast: [Made of Stars](https://stenobird.com/podcast/made-of-stars-2874520)
Published: 2026-09-10T13:00:04+00:00
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## Resource

China plans to beat the US to Mars with a mission that will return samples. The Roman Space Telescope had a better than perfect launch that will extend its life. Hubble is observing a decagon on Saturn. Virgin Galactic's new spaceplane will soon have a name. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

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