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UAE to launch asteroid-exploring spacecraft in 2028
Original: United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to probe seven asteroids in 2028
The United Arab Emirates plans to launch a spacecraft in 2028 to explore seven asteroids, an ambitious follow-up to its successful Hope Mars mission. The mission would make the Gulf state one of the few countries to attempt deep-space asteroid exploration, underlining its push to build a leading space sector and diversify its economy beyond oil.
Why now: The announcement marks a striking expansion of the UAE's space ambitions beyond its Mars mission, drawing global attention.
United Arab EmiratesUAE Space Agency
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- United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to probe seven asteroids in 2028 · Scientific American
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