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First Arab Mission to Mars Source:  Launch of H-2A rocket with Hope onboard Source:  NASA Artist Rendering Spectacular Launch and Congratulations from NASA A Japanese H-2A rocket launched the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Hope Mission to Mars this morning.  Within an hour of the flight, the rocket's upper stage released the Hope Mission satellite.  Hope is using its solar panels to power its systems, including its communications system. Hope notified controllers at the Space Center in Dubai of the successful separation.  The Dubai Center is overseeing the orbiter's 306,957,369 mile journey at 75,185 miles per hour speeds to Mars. First Arab Interplanetary Mission This is the first Arab interplanetary mission.  The Hope mission is designed to demonstrate the UAE's scientific, technological and space capabilities.  Hope is a 2,976 pound satellite designed and developed at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) in the UAE.  It will arrive at Mars in February 20

Red Planet Gets a Visitor from the United Arab Emirates Source:  Hope Mars Mission  1st Arab Interplanetary Mission The United Arab Emirates is set to launch its Hope Mission to Mars tomorrow morning, July 20.  This is the first Arab interplanetary mission.  It's designed to demonstrate the UAE's diversified scientific and technology capabilities beyond its global oil production capabilities.  And, it is expected to contribute a great deal to scientific knowledge of the Red Planet. Japan Launch Site The Hope Probe will launch from Japan's Tanegashima Space Center for a 7 month exploratory mission to observe Mars.  The journey is designed to provide valuable new science about Mars.  The Hope satellite will orbit the planet, map it and send back data about it atmosphere, showing both daily and seasonal atmospheric conditions. Green Solar Space Vehicle  An hour after the launch, Hope will start using solar panels to power its systems, including its communicatio

United Arab Emirates Turns on Largest, Single Solar Farm in the World Source:  Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Farm Renewable Energy for 90,000 People & More, Big, New Solar Projects Underway The United Arab Emirates just turned on the largest, single, solar farm in the world - its Noor Abu Dhabi.  This is ironic but also very promising in the global epicenter of oil production.  Noor generates 1.18 GW of electricity.  Other UAE and Saudi investment projects promise 2 GW and 2.6 GW of solar powered electricity in the Gulf Region.  For a great news blog, on this big renewable energy news development, go to  Important Innovations Collection: UAE's Largest Solar Farm in World : Oil Production Center of World Going Solar Source:  Noor Abu Dhabi Big Solar Projects Underway and More Planned The United Arab Emir...