Stunning pictures of UAE launching its first mission to mars - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ H- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ H-IIA rocket takes off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan.

In This Pic : Tanegashima Space Center

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The orbiter on board called ‘Hope’ or ‘Aman’, will join 8 other currently active mission on Mars from the US, China, EU and India.

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The rocket is planned to complete its 7 month journey to reach Mars in February, 2021.

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A view of the rocket taking off from the from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center.

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A big screen set up at the MBRSC headquarters in Dubai shows the rocket moments before the launch.