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LIFTOFF! The 5 Key Mars Mission Moments That Will Go Down In UAE History
Who was watching?!
At 01:58am this morning, The Emirates Mars Mission Hope Probe launched from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Centre. And following this came the announcement from The UAE Space Agency and Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre that the Ground Control station located in Dubai’s Al Khawaneej area had successfully received the first transmission from the Hope Probe at 03:10 am. The lift-off was a success!
One for the history books: Here are the memorable Mars Mission liftoff moments that will go down in history
Moments that make history… The Emirates Mars Mission team participates in the first Arabic countdown from Japan… The countdown that ushers a new era for Arab space exploration. #HopeMarsMission #HopeProbe pic.twitter.com/PaKk75e5F9
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— Hope Mars Mission (@HopeMarsMission) July 19, 2020
5. Dawn on the day of liftoff. The date had been moved twice due to unsuitable weather conditions. The rocket has a small window with which it can launch. Finally, on July 20, weather permitted and launch preparations were moved into the final stages
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4. The final checks: 18 hours before the launch the final checks took place including moving the spacecraft to the launchpad and removing the cover of the camera
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3. 1.57am: The Arabic Countdown. This was the first time ever a rocket launched with an Arabic countdown. A proud moment for the entire region
2. 1.58am: Liftoff! The Hope Probe successfully launch on time
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1. 3:10 am: The Ground Control station located in Dubai received the first transmission from the Hope Probe
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The Lovin Daily: HISTORY MADE! The Emirates Mars Hope Probe Launch Was A Complete Success
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COVID-19: The latest numbers
DHA is reminding all Dubai citizens and returning residents to treat wearing a face mask at all times as the NEW normal!
If you’ve run out of disposable masks or are looking for quality reusable masks (to avoid being fined AED 3000) then check these out:
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