UAE mission to Mars ready for lift off – The National

UAE mission to Mars ready for lift off – The National

Officials say all systems are a 'go' for the anticipated launch date of July 15





































Emirati engineers with the Hope probe in the clean room at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre headquarters. Courtesy: MBRSC







The Hope spacecraft was delivered to Japan on board the world's largest cargo plane in April. The overall journey from Dubai to the Tanegashima Space Centre took 83 hours. Courtesy: MBRSC







The Japanese H-IIA rocket that will deliver Hope to space on July 15. Courtesy: Dubai Media Office







The probe underwent several different tests in the clean room prior to its departure to Japan, including being exposed to extreme temperatures. Courtesy: MBRSC







The probe before the solar panels were installed. Courtesy: Wam







Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, visited the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre “‹“‹“‹“‹“‹“‹“‹as the last external part of the Hope Probe was installed. Courtesy: Wam





























July 9, 2020



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