China Lands Spacecraft on Mars for First Time, Plans Hook-up with US Vehicle

China has landed a spacecraft for its first time ever on Mars. The rover will eventually join with a U.S. rover that arrived on the planet in February.

The Chinese rover will remain in its landing pod for several days as the machine runs diagnostic tests to ensure its proper functioning. Then, the rover will investigate an icy area on the planet known as Utopia Planitia, according to the Associated Press.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.