The Hope probe launches from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre on July 20. AFP
The Hope probe launches from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre on July 20. AFP
It will take the spacecraft, which later detached from the rocket, about 200 days to reach the Red Planet, arriving in February 2021. Courtesy: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
It will take the spacecraft, which later detached from the rocket, about 200 days to reach the Red Planet, arriving in February 2021. Courtesy: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
The launch of the rocket is captured on video at Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre. Courtesy: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
The launch of the rocket is captured on video at Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre. Courtesy: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
The first homegrown Arab space mission drew in interest from across the globe. Courtesy: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
The first homegrown Arab space mission drew in interest from across the globe. Courtesy: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
The launch of the rocket from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre. Courtesy: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
The launch of the rocket from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre. Courtesy: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Waiting for the launch in the morning light. MHI Launch Services twitter
Waiting for the launch in the morning light. MHI Launch Services twitter
Emirati journalists clap as they watch the launch of the Hope space probe at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AP
Emirati journalists clap as they watch the launch of the Hope space probe at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AP
A broadcasting of the launch of the Hope Mars probe at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AFP
A broadcasting of the launch of the Hope Mars probe at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AFP
An Emirati man wipes a tear away with his face mask while watching the launch of the Hope space probe at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AP
An Emirati man wipes a tear away with his face mask while watching the launch of the Hope space probe at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AP
Mohammed Al Mannaee, an announcer with Dubai TV, reacts as he watches the launch. AP
Mohammed Al Mannaee, an announcer with Dubai TV, reacts as he watches the launch. AP
Sarah Al Ameeri and the UAE team watch the launch at at the Tanegashima Space Centre
Sarah Al Ameeri and the UAE team watch the launch at at the Tanegashima Space Centre
The UAE team watch the launch of the Mars Hope probe at at the Tanegashima Space Centre.
The UAE team watch the launch of the Mars Hope probe at at the Tanegashima Space Centre.
Sarah Al Ameeri and the UAE team watch the launch at at the Tanegashima Space Centre
Sarah Al Ameeri and the UAE team watch the launch at at the Tanegashima Space Centre
A screen broadcasts the launch of the Mars probe at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AFP
A screen broadcasts the launch of the Mars probe at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AFP
Solid rocket booster (SRB-A) was separated after burnout during the launch of the H-2A rocket carrying the Hope Probe, developed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Mars explore, are recorded by cameras onboard the rocket after the lauch from Tanegashima Space Center on the island of Tanegashima, Japan. REUTERS
Solid rocket booster (SRB-A) was separated after burnout during the launch of the H-2A rocket carrying the Hope Probe, developed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Mars explore, are recorded by cameras onboard the rocket after the lauch from Tanegashima Space Center on the island of Tanegashima, Japan. REUTERS
A screen broadcasts the launch of the Mars probe at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AFP
A screen broadcasts the launch of the Mars probe at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AFP
The launch of the rocket from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre. Courtesy: MHI Launch Services
The launch of the rocket from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre. Courtesy: MHI Launch Services
Omran Sharaf, the project director for the Hope space probe, speaks on his mobile phone at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AP
Omran Sharaf, the project director for the Hope space probe, speaks on his mobile phone at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. AP
Sarah Al Ameeri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences of United Arab Emirates, celebrates with Naohiko Abe, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Senior Vice President, Head of Integrated Defence and Space Systems, after the successful launch of the H-2A rocket carrying the Hope Probe, developed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Mars explore, at Tanegashima Space Center on the island of Tanegashima, Japan. REUTERS
Sarah Al Ameeri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences of United Arab Emirates, celebrates with Naohiko Abe, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Senior Vice President, Head of Integrated Defence and Space Systems, after the successful launch of the H-2A rocket carrying the Hope Probe, developed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Mars explore, at Tanegashima Space Center on the island of Tanegashima, Japan. REUTERS
Emiratis are pictured at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai ahead of the expected launch of the "Hope" Mars probe from Japan. AFP
Emiratis are pictured at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai ahead of the expected launch of the "Hope" Mars probe from Japan. AFP
The weather was clear over Tanegashima Island in southern Japan on Sunday after weeks of rain and cloudy conditions. Courtesy: Dubai Media Office
The weather was clear over Tanegashima Island in southern Japan on Sunday after weeks of rain and cloudy conditions. Courtesy: Dubai Media Office
Emirati engineers wave in a picture taken on Sunday from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre. Courtesy: Emirates Mars Mission / UAE Space Agency
Emirati engineers wave in a picture taken on Sunday from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre. Courtesy: Emirates Mars Mission / UAE Space Agency
The launch of the rocket from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre. Screengrab courtesy MHI Launch Services
The launch of the rocket from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre. Screengrab courtesy MHI Launch Services

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Mars Mission: UAE's Hope probe sends home images as it hits 100 million-kilometre mark

The spacecraft is now five weeks into its 200-day journey to the Red Planet

Gillian Duncan
Gillian Duncan

August 24, 2020

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Images beamed back from the Hope probe show Saturn and Jupiter, as it continues its high-speed journey towards Mars.

The orbiter has now clocked more than 100 million kilometres since its launch in Japan late last month.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, shared two images on Twitter on Monday showing the progress it has made since.

“A photo captured by Hope Probe stars-tracking camera,” wrote Sheikh Mohammed in a message accompanying the pictures.

“Today, the probe has travelled more than 100 million kilometres on its journey to the Red Planet. Mars is ahead of us and we have passed Saturn and Jupiter as shown in the pictures.

“The expected arrival is in February 2021, God willing.

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Sheikh Mohammed shares first images of Mars sent from Hope probe

“Reaching our goal requires that we don't look back.”

It is the second time Sheikh Mohammed has shared an image of space captured by the Hope Probe.

Four days after the orbiter made its historic blast from the site in Japan, Sheikh Mohammed posted an image showing its first glimpse of Mars.

Once it reaches the Red Planet, the probe will collect scientific data about the planet's unique weather system to provide a complete picture of the Martian atmosphere.

The probe is scheduled to reach the Red Planet in February. It will have covered about 500 million kilometres in the 200-day journey.

The United States and China both launched Mars missions during the same blast-off window in July.

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Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

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4. Lightweight 70kg: Omar Ramadan (EGY) v Abdimitalipov Atabek (KGZ)

5. Featherweight 66kg: Ahmed Al Darmaki (UAE) v Kagimu Kigga (UGA)

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