Launch of the First Arab Interplanetary Mission - Hope
Launch of the First Arab Interplanetary Mission - Hope
Author(s): Sara Nowacka
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: UAE; Interplanetary Mission; Hope;
Summary/Abstract: On 20 July, the United Arab Emirates Space Agency sent a probe to Mars, an event that marked the first Arab interplanetary mission. UAE is now the Arab leader in space exploration. This role coincides with the country’s efforts to gain political domination in the region. The UAE’s investments in the space industry also indicate that it is part of its efforts to diversify the state’s sources of income and tighten cooperation with allies. The EU can use the European Space Agency (ESA) and its expertise to strengthen its position in relations with the UAE, which so far has been cooperating mainly with Asian partners.
Series: PISM Spotlight
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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