The race to land humans on Mars looks set for a tight finish.

Wang outlined a three-step plan for the expedition.

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The Mars race is ON: China wants humans on the red planet by 2033

Next, astronauts will be sent to build a Martian base.

In fact, NASA has also earmarked 2033 for the first launch.

Analysts, however, have balked at the timeline.

Chinas timeline may be similarly optimistic, but the plans will further ignite the race for Mars.

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He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.

Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).

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