VIDEO: Why is UAE exploring Mars? Here are some facts about Mars – Gulf Today

  • Date: 08-Jul-2020
  • Source: Gulf Today
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VIDEO: Why is UAE exploring Mars? Here are some facts about Mars – Gulf Today

The UAE seeks to map the space frontier with its ambitious Hope Probe. The Emirates Mars Mission (EMM), the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, announced the scheduled launch of its Mars Hope Probe in a 495,000,000km journey to reach and orbit the Red Planet. The launch of the Hope Probe into space is scheduled for July 15 - about a week's time.

The red planet has always captured human imagination for centuries. Now, we are at a junction where we know a great deal about the planet, and we have the vision and technology to explore further. Mars is an obvious target for exploration for many reasons. From our pursuit to find extra-terrestrial life to someday expand human civilization to other planets, Mars serves as a long-term and collaborative project for the entire human race.

Facts about Mars:

Mars is the second smallest planet in the solar system.

One Martian year is 687 days.

One day in Mars is a little over 24 hours.

Mars has two moons, Phobos and Demos.

Mars has a thin atmosphere.

Mars appears red because of Iron minerals in its soil.

Mars has no global magnetic field.

Mars is a rocky planet.

It is the fourth planet from the sun.

After decades of exploration