CLEAN : Eyes on the stars: UAE's Mars probe a first for the Arab world

The transcript discusses the initial perception of going to Mars as impossible in 2014, even for the speaker, due to the belief that specific studies were required for space programs. It highlights a mission that showcases new opportunities in space exploration, which were previously unimaginable.

What was the general perception about traveling to Mars in 2014?

• It was a common topic of discussion.

• It was already in progress.

• It was seen as an impossible dream.

• It was considered a feasible goal.

What did the speaker initially believe was necessary to work on a space program?

• Experience in aviation

• A background in physics

• Specific studies related to space

• A degree in engineering

What does the mission demonstrate according to the speaker?

• The need for more funding in space exploration

• The importance of dreaming big

• The availability of new opportunities in space missions

• The challenges of working in space

How does the speaker describe their ability to dream about working on a Mars mission?

• As a common aspiration

• As an unimaginable dream

• As something achievable in the near future

• As a realistic goal

What is the speaker's perspective on the opportunities in space missions?

• They are only for scientists.

• They are limited to a select few.

• They require extensive experience.

• They are more accessible than previously thought.