Which number among the countries to reach Mars was the UAE when its Hope probe entered Mars orbit on 9 February 2021?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The fifth
- Step 1: On 9 February 2021 the United Arab Emirates became the first Arab country and the fifth country to reach Mars. Answer: The fifth. The mission is led by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre and studies daily and seasonal weather cycles in the lower atmosphere. Why not the others: The first: The UAE was the first Arab country but the fifth country to reach Mars. The second: The UAE was the fifth country to reach Mars. The tenth: The UAE was the fifth country to reach Mars.
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