UAE to Launch First Ever Moon Mission in 2024 For Scientific Study

The United Arab Emirates is set to launch lunar rover named ‘Rashid’, the first ever Arab Moon mission in 2024. The rover has named after late Sheikh Rashid, for his vision of Dubai. The mission is meant for scientific study and better understanding of the moon. There will be a range of scientific instruments on the Lunar mission, including two high-resolution optical cameras. Earlier in July, UAE had launched its Mars Mission from Japan.