UAE unveils lander for bold 7-asteroid mission set to launch in 2028 (photos)

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What happened

In March 2028, the UAE is set to launch an ambitious mission to the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter that will culminate with a landing attempt on a mysteriously reddish space rock.

Key facts

  • In March 2028, the UAE is set to launch an ambitious mission to the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter that will culminate with a landing attempt on a mysteriously reddish space rock.
  • Reported by Space.com and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Research findings and mission results set the evidence base that policy, funding and later discoveries build on.

What to watch next

  • Peer review status and replication of the findings
  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
  • Funding or policy decisions that follow

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. UAE unveils lander for bold 7-asteroid mission set to launch in 2028 (photos)

  2. On this day in space! Oct. 12, 1964: The Soviet Union launches 1st multi-person cosmonaut crew into space

Sources

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