submitted over 5 years ago by sethb
- The United Arab Emirates launched its first interplanetary orbiter, Hope, to Mars after over six years of hard work, marking a historic moment for the nation.
- The orbiter will study the Martian weather system and provide insights into the planet's atmospheric changes over time, with the mission aiming to engage the UAE's youth in STEM fields.
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sethb
OP
over 5 years ago
Six years to launch a Mars probe is an amazing feat. Of course, they have a lot of examples to draw from and it’s much easier now than it was 20 years ago. The number can get even lower with how open space companies are about certain parts of their technology and building processes. I wonder which African country will be the first to launch one of these probes from scratch? (Iirc South Africa was involved in NASA’s Mars 2020 probe)
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