UAE’s Mars mission propels hope for humanity – Gulf Today

UAE’s Mars mission propels hope for humanity – Gulf Today

UAE's Mars mission propels hope for humanity

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At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has forced lockdowns in most parts of the world, the UAE has been successfully proving the adage 'Where there's a will, there's a way.'

The final preparations of the Hope Probe, scheduled to launch to Mars on July 15, are in full swing. The UAE's much-anticipated historic launch to the Red Planet in the Arab world's first interplanetary mission is bound to send an unambiguous message to the future generation that nothing is impossible with hope.

The Emirates Mars Mission seeks to establish the UAE's entry to the space industry, advance the country's capabilities in space science and engineering and develop young Emirati and Arab talents capable of contributing to global efforts in space exploration.

In the words of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, "The Hope Probe embodies the culture of possibilities deeply rooted in the UAE's approach, philosophy and journey of accelerating development since the foundation. Our journey to space represents a message of hope to every Arab citizen that we have the innovation, resilience and efforts to compete