DUBAI, 23 February (BelTA - Emirates News Agency) - The UAE Space
Agency announced the extension of the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) - the
first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation - until
2028.
Building on the exceptional performance of the Mars Hope Probe, the extension of the mission will provide valuable science, operational and mission experience for ongoing and future deep space missions, while continuing to provide unique science data on the Martian atmosphere.
Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Space Agency, said that extending the EMM Hope Probe until 2028 reflects the UAE’s commitment to maximising the scientific value of its space investments and strengthening its role as a significant contributory partner to the global scientific community. He noted that the mission highlights the UAE’s dedication to leveraging space science to serve humanity, improve understanding of climate change and support a future built on knowledge and innovation.
The continued deep space mission operations required for the Emirates Mars Mission will provide valuable operational experience for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt team, who are set to launch a new ground-breaking mission to complete the most extensive survey into deep space and the main asteroid belt.
Building on the exceptional performance of the Mars Hope Probe, the extension of the mission will provide valuable science, operational and mission experience for ongoing and future deep space missions, while continuing to provide unique science data on the Martian atmosphere.
Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Space Agency, said that extending the EMM Hope Probe until 2028 reflects the UAE’s commitment to maximising the scientific value of its space investments and strengthening its role as a significant contributory partner to the global scientific community. He noted that the mission highlights the UAE’s dedication to leveraging space science to serve humanity, improve understanding of climate change and support a future built on knowledge and innovation.
The continued deep space mission operations required for the Emirates Mars Mission will provide valuable operational experience for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt team, who are set to launch a new ground-breaking mission to complete the most extensive survey into deep space and the main asteroid belt.
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