From c|net, February 9:
United Arab Emirates Hope Mars probe enters orbit and makes history
The UAE put its Al-Amal spacecraft into orbit around Mars ahead of China's and NASA's arrivals.
The United Arab Emirates is now only the fifth country -- and the first Arab country -- to successfully arrive at Mars. The Al Amal (Hope) probe made history Tuesday by entering orbit around the red planet.
This is a big month for Mars emissaries. The Hope mission is one of three to launch last year with scheduled arrivals in February. The UAE Space Agency provided live coverage of the spacecraft's inspiring achievement. You can re-watch the excitement....
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