United Arab Emirates Launches First Spacecraft To Mars

The UAE launched its first Mars mission with the unmanned spacecraft Hope from Japan. The mission aims to orbit Mars and study its weather for a full Martian year, providing a comprehensive view of the Martian atmosphere. Unlike previous missions, this will offer data across different times and seasons. The spacecraft is expected to reach Mars by February next year. The US and China also plan to launch missions to Mars later this year.

What is the name of the spacecraft launched by the UAE to Mars?

• Hope

• Dream

• Aspire

• Vision

How long is a full Martian year in Earth days?

• 365 days

• 500 days

• 730 days

• 687 days

What makes the UAE's Mars mission unique compared to previous missions?

• It will bring back Martian soil

• It will study Mars' core

• It will land on Mars

• It will provide a holistic view of the atmosphere

When is the Hope spacecraft expected to reach Mars?

• March next year

• February next year

• January next year

• December this year

Which countries are planning to launch missions to Mars later this year?

• Japan and South Korea

• US and China

• Russia and India

• Germany and France