______ becomes only second nation in history to land a rover on Mars after US in May 2021:

China became the second nation to land a rover, Zhurong, on Mars in May 2021, marking a milestone in its space program. Studying this highlights China’s space ambitions, the challenges of interplanetary exploration, and its impact on global science. It also offers insights into how space achievements enhance national prestige, providing lessons on investing in technology and international cooperation to advance scientific discovery.