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In a stunning display of ambition and scientific prowess, the United Arab Emirates etched its name in history by launching the Emirates Mars Mission, also known as the Hope Probe, on July 20, 2020. This groundbreaking mission made the UAE not only the first Arab nation to reach Mars but also the fifth globally to successfully orbit the Red Planet.
Designed entirely by Emirati engineers in collaboration with international partners, the probe reached Mars’ orbit on February 9, 2021, after a seven-month, 493-million-kilometer journey. Unlike missions aimed at landing or roving, Hope is focused on providing the first complete picture of the Martian atmosphere, studying daily and seasonal weather cycles. It’s a bold step that reflects the UAE’s vision to shift from an oil-based economy to one driven by science, innovation, and space exploration, all by the country’s centennial in 2071.