They both landed on Mars. Which one touched first is random. If it wasn’t, it would be signalling that one country is better, which is the exact opposite of the point of a joint mission to Mars. It’s to show the two countries respect each other as equals. Getting to Mars is just a bonus.
They both landed on Mars. Which one touched first is random. If it wasn’t, it would be signalling that one country is better, which is the exact opposite of the point of a joint mission to Mars. It’s to show the two countries respect each other as equals. Getting to Mars is just a bonus.