The technical specifications and mobility capabilities for the first lunar rover in the Arab world. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: We have launched the Emirates Lunar Mission, a 100% Emirati-made lunar rover that will land on the surface of the moon by 2024 in areas not yet reached by previous exploration missions. We named the rover "Rashid" in honor of the man who sparked Dubai's advancement. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.

The technical specifications and mobility capabilities for the first lunar rover in the Arab world. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.

The technical specifications and mobility capabilities for the first lunar rover in the Arab world. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.

The strategic goals of the Emirates Lunar Mission. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.

The strategic goals of the Emirates Lunar Mission. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: The UAE will be the 4th country in the world to carry out moon exploration missions & the 1st in the Arab world. The lunar explorer will send data and images for the first time from new lunar regions that will be shared with local & international research centers. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: We have launched the Emirates Lunar Mission, a 100% Emirati-made lunar rover that will land on the surface of the moon by 2024 in areas not yet reached by previous exploration missions. We named the rover "Rashid" in honor of the man who sparked Dubai's advancement. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.

The technical specifications and mobility capabilities for the first lunar rover in the Arab world. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.

The strategic goals of the Emirates Lunar Mission. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle.