Video: UAE landmarks turn red as Hope Probe approaches Mars

Famous landmarks in the UAE lit up in red to commemorate the journey of the Hope Probe to Mars, as the intra-planetary vessel is due to reach the red planet on February 9.

As the Hope Probe reaches the end of its seven month long, 493 million kilometer journey to Earth’s nearest planetary neighbour, key attractions across the country, including the Dubai Museum, Burj Khalifa, Yas Island, Dubai Frame, Ajman Museum and others turned red.

The Hope Probe has been travelling to Mars since its launch in July 2020. Following its seven month journey, the unmanned spacecraft will explore the Martian atmosphere for a full Martian year – around 687 days on Earth.

أشهر معالم الإمارات تكتسي بألوان الكوكب الأحمر بالتزامن مع وصول مسبار الأمل إلى المريخ#العرب_إلى_المريخ#مسبار_الأمل

Some of the most well-known landmarks in the UAE, covered in colours of the Red Planet as the Hope Probe approaches Mars.#ArabsToMars #HopeProbe pic.twitter.com/ipS7Nohyel

— Hope Mars Mission (@HopeMarsMission) February 6, 2021