UAE to develop lander for Emirates asteroid belt mission

Gulf Business·May 16

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The UAE is developing a lander for a mission to the asteroid belt, with plans to launch a spacecraft that will visit multiple asteroids. The mission's objectives include searching the asteroid belt for clues to life's origins and studying the solar system and planet origins. The timeline for the mission is unclear, with some reports suggesting launch or landing dates between 2028 and 2034.

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