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The first mission from the Arab world to the Moon has been postponed due to technical problems. It was initially scheduled to launch on November 30 at 12:39 pm GMT. The Japanese lunar exploration company ispace's Hakuto-R Mission 1 lander will carry the Emirati-made rover to the Moon's surface. Weighing 10kg, the rover was built by a small team of Emiratis at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in Dubai. The vehicle with four wheels will spend one lunar day on the surface of the Moon to study its rocks and dust. It will use high-resolution cameras to take images of its surroundings. It is a historical mission for the UAE, Japan, and private industries. BKM/ Expat Media
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