Hamdan bin Mohammed unveils asteroid lander
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, attended the unveiling of the descent vehicle developed by the UAE as part of its asteroid belt exploration mission. The vehicle reached readiness for flight in less than two years. The spacecraft will launch aboard the "Mohammed bin Rashid" explorer to study seven asteroids, including asteroid "Gustechia 269," on a journey spanning nearly five billion kilometers. His Highness emphasized that the achievement of developing this spacecraft reflects the efficiency of the UAE's talented teams and the integrated national research and development system. He also noted that the UAE's space strategy has seen significant progress since the launch of the Mars exploration project in 2014, with continuous advancements in scientific and technological fields.
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