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Question

Which among the following became the first Arab Nation to launch the Mars Mission in July, 2020 ?

  1. Saudi Arabia
  2. Kuwait
  3. United Arab Emirates
  4. Qatar

Answer:

Option C: United Arab Emirates

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “United Arab Emirates”.

Emirates Mars Mission (EMM), also known as Al-Amal or Hope, is the first Arab mission to Mars. It was developed at the UAE Space Agency and was built at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).