New date for Hope Probe launch

The Emirates Space Agency and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre have announced the launch of the Emirates Mars Mission will be on July 20, 2020.

It will commence early on Monday morning, at exactly 1:58am UAE time, from Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan.

The team previously announced the postponement of the launch due to unsuitable weather conditions.

They would like to note that this date may again change, depending on weather conditions on Tanegashima Island.

The team behind the mission has a window until August 3 to launch the probe.

More from Local News

News

  • UAE President receives Lebanese counterpart

    President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, in his first official visit to the country since taking office.

  • UAE authorities conduct air ambulance mission in Oman

    Emirati authorities carried out an air ambulance mission for an injured person who "suffered a sudden health problem" in Oman, it was announced on Wednesday. 

  • UAE President holds talks with Ecuadorian leader

    UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the President of the Republic of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, met on Wednesday to discuss strengthening cooperation in economy, trade, renewable energy, sustainability, investment, tourism, and agriculture.