UAE's 'Hope' probe enters Mars orbit in first for Arab world
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Dubai (AFP) Feb 9, 2021
The United Arab Emirates' "Hope" probe on Monday successfully entered Mars' orbit, making history as the Arab world's first interplanetary mission. The probe is designed to reveal the secrets of Martian weather, but the UAE also wants it to serve as an inspiration for the region's youth. "To the people of the UAE, to the Arab and Muslim nations, we announce the succesful arrival to Mars'