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UAE's Mars probe launches following weather delays

Hope lifted off on Monday in the first-ever Mars mission for a country in the Arab world.
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The United Arab Emirates’ Mars probe finally launched today after weather-related delays. The Gulf country’s president said the spacecraft, known as Hope, is a historic accomplishment for the UAE.

“Hope probe represents another high-quality, high-value addition to the UAE's outstanding achievements that will enter history as a source of pride for the UAE and its people,” said Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to the state-run Emirates News Agency.

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