UAE: Hope Probe to move into Mars science orbit ahead of schedule Nandini Sircar/Dubai Filed on March 9, 2021 The probe has so far captured over 825 images of Mars using its three instruments, generating some 30 GB of novel data on Mars’ atmospheric makeup. The Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) team has completed its commissioning and testing phase and the Hope Probe is ready to transition into the science orbit, experts announced on Tuesday. ALSO READ: The completion of testing is ahead of schedule, meaning, the transition to science manoeuvres will take place earlier than planned for the Arab world's first interplanetary exploration.