Sun in Scorpio 15 degrees |
Moon in Capricorn 24 degrees |
Waxing Crescent Moon 4 days old |
Sunrise | 06:29 | |
Sunset | 17:34 |
Sharjah, AE
Today | |
27°C | |
Height ASL: | 35 m |
Air Pressure: | 1016 hPa |
Rainfall: | 0 mm |
Wind Direction: | NE |
Wind Speed: | 4 km/h |
Wind Peak: | 0 km/h |
Here the story began
Our scientific laboratories
WHAT DO WE DO?
In the increasingly expanding UAE and global space sectors, SAASST's advanced
laboratories are the perfect start to understand space
CubeSat Laboratory
Radio Astronomy Laboratory
Space Weather Laboratory
H-Energy Astrophysics Laboratory
from space and ground
Meteorites Center
Space Artificial Intelligence
Our Optical Observatories
The Sharjah Observatory is SAASST's eye to see the Universe
Understand the world through our eyes
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BUILDING CONNECTIONS
OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Hand in hand with our partners we work on advancing and contributing to the developing space sector of the UAE and the world. We collaborate with some of the best organizations in the industry to add scientific and research value to the existing body of knowledge. To us, space is a new territory to be nourished with science and a genetation of passionate explorers.
DISCOVER THE UNIVERSE
OUR PLANETARIUM
At this place, beauty shines, and secrets are uncovered
It is the big and sophisticated planetarium that looks like the sun from outside, but it shines with science and knowledge in the skies of Sharjah.
Inside, it is your gateway to the deepest secrets of the universe and the brightest views of the sky.
OUR EVENTS
Your Gateway to Knowledge
Our events are your shuttle to space
Welcome Aboard!
Scientific Lectures
- Astronomy
- Machine Learning
- Applied Physics
- Blackholes
- Galaxies
- Stars, Moon, & the Sun
Workshops
- CubeSats
- Machine Learning
- Telescopes
- AGI-STK
- Arduino
- Drones
Observatory Days
- Moon
- Saturn
- Mars
- Binary Stars
- M42 (Orion Nebula)
- and many more...
TELEGRAPHS FROM SPACE
OUR NEWS
Stay up to date with our latest news, articles, and ruminations
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Observations of Ionospheric Scintillation over the Arabian Peninsula Abdollah Massoud Darya
On Wednesday, May 22, Abdollah Masoud Darya, a Space Weather and Ionosphere Laboratory researcher presented a talk titled: “Observations of Ionospheric Scintillation Over the Arabian Peninsula”.Written on Monday, 24 June 2024 12:45 Read more...
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Farewell to Mrs. Maryam Al-Ansari
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, the Space Sciences Department bid farewell to Mrs. Maryam Al-Ansari, a beacon of excellence and innovation in our CubeSat Laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology.Written on Monday, 24 June 2024 12:41 Read more...
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Computer Microprocessors in Space
Ali Almajedi CubeSat Laboratory Computer processors on your computers, laptops, and phones have gotten fast. Extremely fast.Written on Monday, 24 June 2024 12:37 Read more...
Information
The Sharjah Academy For Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology was established in May 2015 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, and Founder of the University of Sharjah.
SAASST aims to develop, promote, and contribute to education in astronomy and space sciences in the world in general, and the UAE in particular. It is a destination for science, research, culture, and education.
Office Working Hours
Monday – Thursday : 08:30 – 16:00
Friday - Saturday - Sunday : Closed
Planetarium Hours
To visit the planetarium and space exhibitions
We Are Here
Sharjah Academy For Astronomy, Space
Sciences and Technology
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Rd
Muwailih Commercial
University City