'It is about our survival': UAE's Mars mission prepares for launch

Arab world ’s first interplanetary mission will see probe orbit planet for a Martian year to study its climateThe Arab world ’s first interplanetary mission, due to launch in 40 days’ time and reach the orbit of Mars in February next year, is about the survival and future of the entire Middle East, the leaders of the United Arab Emirates project have declared. The mission is also the latest sign that the old cartel of space exploration, onceconfined to the superpowers, is being broken up by new national entrants or private sector firms.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 9, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor Tags: United Arab Emirates Space Mars Middle East and North Africa Science World news Japan US news Astronomy Source Type: news