Unique global snapshots of discrete aurora of Mars are the first time such detailed and clear observations have been made globally, as well as across previously unobservable wavelengths. Implications for our understanding of Mars’ atmospheric and magnetospheric science are tremendous and provide new support to theory that solar storms are not necessary to drive Mars’ aurora,’ commented Hessa Al Matroushi.

In 100 days, the UAE will be the first country in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region to host a World Expo in the largest global gathering since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.