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Emirates Mission Hope Probe About the Emirates Mars Mission (Hope Probe) Emirates Mars Mission

Development of Project Overseeing Project Knowledge Transfer Partners

University of Colorado – Boulder

Arizona State University

University of California – Berkley Knowledge Transfer Partners • The main goal of the mission is to build technical capabilities in the field of in addition to supporting the growth and development of the scientific sector

• Therefore, EMM has partnered with three universities who have heritage in space systems and space missions in order to gain the knowledge needed to design and implement this mission

• This continues the knowledge transfer program that MBRSC has started in 2006 The The Teams . Hope Spacecraft . Science . Safety & Mission Assurance . Ground Systems . Mission Operations . Strategic Planning . Launch Scientific Objectives What makes EMM so unique?

• The Emirates Mars Mission will be the first mission to capture a complete picture of the Martian climate.

• It will be giving scientists a 24/7 glimpse of Mars’ temperature across the whole Martian year

• There will be over 1000 GB of new data will be downloaded and distributed throughout the scientific community Scientific Instruments Scientific Experiments

3 أجهزة علمية على متن مسبار األمل Instruments on the Observatory Launch and Journey H2A, the rocket carrying the Hope Probe to space, has launched from the Tanegashima Space Centre in . It blasted off successfully on the 20th of July 2020 at 1:58 A.M, Timing. Arrival About Mars Mars’ Dust Storms Mars has global dust storms that can cover the planet completely Martian Sunset What is different to ’s sunset? Mars’ . Mars has two moons: Phobos & Deimos . Phobos turns three times around Mars each day . Deimos takes 30 hours to complete one orbit Valles Marineris . The longest canyon in the solar system . It is over 4000km long . It reaches depths of 7km OlympusOlympus MonsMons TheThe highesthighest peakpeak inin thethe solarsolar systemsystem atat almostalmost 22km22km highhigh ItsIts diameterdiameter isis overover 550km550km atat itsits basebase Temperature Gradients Temperature Gradients Martian Day & Year

• A year is the time taken by a planet • A day is the time taken by a planet to to make one revolution around its make one revolution around itself star

• A Martian day is called a Sol, and it is only 39 minutes longer than an Earth day Why Mars The main objectives for Global Mars exploration missions:

• Determine if life ever arose on Mars. All life requires water to survive. On Earth we have found life wherever there is water, even in places we didn’t think life could exist, such as frozen deserts of Antarctica. • Characterize the . Understanding what the climate of Mars is like today and how it changes gives us a better idea of what the climate of Mars was like in the past.

• Characterize the geology of Mars. By studying surface morphology and patterns and types of features found on the surface, we can find a permanent record of the history of Mars in its rocks.

• Prepare for human exploration. One important task is to study new techniques for entering the Martian atmosphere and landing on the surface. We will also need to understand the dangers humans will face on the surface of Mars. beside the main objectives for Mars exploration missions, there are other reasons why space agencies and scientists show great interest to conduct in-depth study about the red planet more than any other planet. Several missions have been sent to Mars not only to fulfill human if whether life ever existed on another planet, but also for the purpose of human colonization and space explorations. In the next slides, we will explain the reasons behind the global interest into studying and understanding the planet. Why Mars? Mars location Mars location in our solar system is the fourth planet from the and it is located in the Habitable Zone which is also named Goldilocks Zone. This means that the planet is not too cold or too hot and after earth it is the most habitable planet. Launching to Mars from earth requires less energy than launching to any other planet in the solar system except of Venus (which is considered not habitable and toxic planet). Why Mars? Similarity to Earth There are several similarities between Earth and Mars which makes the scientists believe that life is possible on Mars. the following are some of the similarities: . The Martian day is 24 hours and 39 minutes which is slightly longer than Earth day (24 hours) . Mars has four seasons similar to earth, however they stay longer because the Martian year is two earth years . Mars has similar surface features to earth such as volcanos, valleys, mountains, and canyons . Martian soil contains water . It is not too cold or too hot . It has sunlight that can be used for solar panels . Mars has an atmosphere Why Mars? Study Climate Change Research and evidences showed that Mars was greatly impacted by climate change. It is believed that Mars atmosphere used to be similar to earth’s however, because of some challenges the planet became the way it is today. By studying the climate of Mars and how it changed and impacted the planet, we could protect Earth climate and overcome the challenges associated with climate change on our planet.

Technologies and scientific instruments developed for missions to mars, could support the global efforts in developing technologies to face the climate change challenge issue. Previous Missions to Mars Types of Spacecraft to Mars

Flyby Orbiter Lander Rover A designed to A spacecraft designed to travel A spacecraft designed to A spacecraft is designed to send past a planet or a dwarf to a distant planet and enter reach the surface of a move across the solid surface planet close enough to record into orbit about it must carry planet and survive long on a planet or other scientific data. with it a substantial propulsive enough to telemeter data planetary mass celestial capability to decelerate it at the back to Earth. bodies. right moment to achieve . Previous Missions to Mars

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Flyby Flyby Flyby Orbiter Orbiter Orbiter Orbiter Orbiter Lander Orbiter Rover Orbiter Rover Mariner 6 Mariner 7 Mars Mars Global Sojourner Mars Surveyor Odyssey Express

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Orbiter Lander Rover Orbiter Lander Rover Orbiter Orbiter ExoMars InSight & Curiosity Mars Orbiter MAVEN Mission Trace Gas MarCO Orbiter Image Gallery His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum witnessing the signing of an agreement with the UAE Space agency to build the first Arab Probe in 2014 Omran Sharaf, Project Manager of the Emirates Mars Mission, An image of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and announcing the scientific mission to the Red Planet. the Emirates Mars Mission Team in 2015 during the announcement of the Hope Probe, which is expected to reach the red planet in 2021, in conjunction with the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of the UAE Signing the last piece of the outer structure of the Hope Probe

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces left a an inspirational message on the metal piece that reads: “The power of hope shortens the distance between the Earth and sky”. The Instruments

EMIRS EXI EMUS Acoustic Testing This testing is done to mimic the launch conditions in which the heavy vibrations resulting from the sound of the launch can affect the spacecraft. Shock Testing This testing is done to test how the spacecraft will withstand the shock received when the rocket stages separate after launch. Thermal Vacuum Testing This testing is done to test how the spacecraft will withstand the vacuum and different temperatures encountered during its time in space.

The final component of the probe was installed in the. presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The last component carries the names and signatures of the UAE’s leadership and an inscription that reads “The power of hope shortens the distance between the earth and the sky”. .

The Emirates Project team during their visit to Boulders, Colorado in the United States of America. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during a video call with the Emirates Mars Mission Team discussing pre-flight preparations Members of the at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai while waiting for the first signal from the probe. The moment the H2A rocket, carrying the Hope Probe, was launched to its historic journey to Mars. The rocket was launched from the in Japan. Exciting moments during the historic launch of the Emirates Mars Mission An image of Hope Probe’s first sighting of its destination, Mars, after the spacecraft travelled one million km into space. Activities Activities

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