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Hope Mission sends first image of Mars

14 February, 2021

The United Arab Emirates’ Hope Mission has sent first image of Mars.

The spacecraft entered into an orbit around the planet Mars on Tuesday.

The UAE is the first Arab nation in history to reach the planet.

"The transmission of the Hope Probe's first image of Mars is a defining moment in our history and marks the UAE joining advanced nations involved in space exploration. We hope this mission will lead to new discoveries about Mars which will benefit humanity," the mission's Twitter account stated.

Source-BBC

Image Source- UAE Space Agency and BBC 

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