The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled new details about its ambitious mission to explore an asteroid that could potentially contain the building blocks of life.

The mission, known as the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA), is scheduled to launch in 2028 and will venture into the asteroid belt, visiting a total of seven different space rocks.

Among these asteroids is (269) Justitia, where the spacecraft will even attempt a landing, Space reported.

The UAE’s announcement in October 2021 set forth their plans for this groundbreaking mission.

Now, with the official name revealed, the EMA is poised to make significant advancements in asteroid exploration and scientific discovery.

If all goes according to plan, the spacecraft will reach its destination in about a decade’s time.

This ambitious mission reflects the UAE’s commitment to advancing space exploration and expanding our understanding of the universe.

By venturing into the asteroid belt and specifically targeting (269) Justitia, the UAE aims to unlock valuable insights into the origins of life and the composition of these celestial bodies.

The EMA is set to make a remarkable contribution to the field of space exploration and further elevate the UAE’s status in the global space community.

Written by staff