Emirates Mars Mission

The UAE government sees the Red Planet project as a turning point in the nation’s development. It will establish the space technology sector as a key economic sector for years to come.

The UAE aims to be among the top countries worldwide in the field of space technology by the time the orbiter arrives at Mars in 2021.

Globally, space technologies are becoming increasingly important to the security and economy of nations, in many cases backed by massive national programmes and institutions.

The sector is integral to many aspects of life from telecommunications and navigation to broadcasting and monitoring of weather and natural disasters.

The industry is estimated to be worth around $300 billion globally and growing by around 8% annually. The Mars mission will be an anchor project for a new space technology industry here in the UAE.