UAE raced to launch the Mars probe

The UAE space agency will not launch a Mars probe if it is not technologically ready in July 2020.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Agency researchers (MBRSC) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are actively developing technology to keep the Al Amal spacecraft in the exploration of Mars. , Futurism on July 31 reported.

Earth and Mars have different orbits in the solar system. Since the Earth is closest to Mars every two years when the Sun, Earth, Mars are aligned, the boosters must leave the ground in July 2020 to probe Mars in the shortest time.

Al Amal probe ships weigh about 1.5 tons, made of aluminum according to the honeycomb structure.

With a total budget of US $ 5.44 billion, the Al Amal probe weighs about 1.5 tons, made of aluminum according to a honeycomb structure of 2.37m wide and 2.9m high. UAE researchers are collaborating with scientists at the University of Colorado, USA to learn the technology of this space probe.

Al Amal is expected to orbit Mars in 2021 to study the development of the atmosphere."Mission will take us to a new level of scientific knowledge about Mars and the planet's atmosphere," Salem Humaid ALMarri, assistant general manager in charge of technology and science issues at MBRSC. , to speak.

The UAE sets a goal of building high quality human resources in the field of aerospace technology, developing knowledge, scientific research and space applications for the benefit of people, creating a sustainable economy. based on knowledge.

Al Amal probes will study Mars's atmosphere.(Video: MBRSC).