Tuesday February 9, marks a colossal milestone for the UAE and its rich history – the UAE’s Hope Probe has reached Mars orbit.
The Emirates Mars Mission, the first interplanetary mission by an Arab nation, completed its seven-month journey to Mars at today at 7.34pm (GST).
This makes the UAE the first Arab country, and fifth country globally, to reach Mars.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces tweeted:
“The entry of the Hope Probe into the orbit of Mars is a significant accomplishment in our nation’s history. This achievement was made possible by the Emirati pioneers whose work will inspire future scientists and engineers for generations. We are immensely proud of them.”
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His Excellency Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, also said:
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the UAE’s wise leadership, government, and people, and to the entire Arab nation on the successful orbit insertion and operation of the Hope Probe. The probe’s success in entering the Martian orbit and commencing its scientific mission is a momentous milestone in the UAE’s journey. It leaves an imprint in history that reflects the hard work of a nation that is not yet 50 years old. Owing to the vision of its leaders, and with hope, passion, and relentless work, the UAE’s efforts have come to fruition, and our homeland has joined the elite league of space nations. Once again, it has set itself apart as a country that doesn’t know the meaning of the word ‘impossible’.”
The Emirates Mars Mission and the Hope Probe is a strategic initiative that was announced in 2014 and the Hope Probe was launched on July 20, 2020 from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Station.
The Hope Probe carries three tools to measure and study Martian atmosphere, and weighs about 1,350 kilos – the size of a small car. The Hope Probe will remain in scientific orbit for a full Martian year, which is equivalent to 687 days on earth and continue to take pictures of Mars and send them to the earth station.
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For more information visit: www.emiratesmarsmission.ae.
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