Hope Probe is UAE's ambitious plan for Mars settlement by 2117

February 09, 2021 / 7:21 PM

Sharjah 24 – Reuters: The United Arab Emirates' Hope Probe is the country's first mission to Mars. The probe will orbit the red planet and send back data about its atmosphere.

The UAE is launching its first mission to Mars. It's the first Arab mission to the red plant.

The Emirates Mars Mission has cost $200 million.

The UAE first launched a National Space Programme in 2017 and has ambitious plans for Mars settlement by 2117.