UAE's first space mission to Mars launched from Japan
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In a first, United Arab Emirates' space mission to Mars was launched from Japan after all the security checks were conducted. The unknown probe termed "Al-Amal" took off from the Tanegashima Space Centre in southern Japan. The probe was launched using a Japanese rocket developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It is expected to reach Mars's orbit by February 2021. The probe will orbit Mars for 687 days.
