UAE Astronaut Sultan Al-Neyadi Set for ISS
The first long-duration astronaut from the United Arab Emirates will be among four crew members flying to the International Space Station on Feb. 27. The sixth operational SpaceX space station mission will make history, bringing the first United Arab Emirates long-duration astronaut to space.
A DANGEROUS SUNSPOT
The active sunspot AR3234 is not only turning toward Earth but also growing. It sent a warning on Feb 23, 2023, as a frequent radio burst that caused a radio blackout over the Indian ocean.
Dr. Martin Dominik's Lecture
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a lecture on "Planets and our Cosmic Context" on Feb. 22, 2023.
SAASST Participation in the 2nd Annual Exchange Meeting of the CDAC
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) participated in the 2nd Annual Exchange Meeting of the Center for Data Analytics and Cybersecurity (CDAC), which takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the University of Sharjah Male’s Forum.
Prof. Hamid Al-Naimiy Visits MBRSC
HE Prof. Hamid al-Naimiy, the Chancellor of the University of Sharjah (UoS) and Director General of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) visited the Mohamed Bin Rashed Space Center (MBRSC) on Feb. 17, 2023. Prof. Mashhoor Al-Wardat and Prof. Ilias Fernini accompanied Prof. Hamid.
SAASST Participation in UAE Innovates 2023
UAE Innovates is a nationwide celebration and one of the largest innovation festivals in the world. It was launched in 2015 and has become a yearly flagship event in the United Arab Emirates.
Mr. Mohammad Shawkat Odeh 2nd MSc. Graduate in Astronomy and Space Sciences
The University of Sharjah has graduated its second student with a Master of Science degree in Astronomy and Space Sciences.
Eng. Chip Doherty NASA Space Shuttle Engineer
Eng. Chip Doherty, a former Space Shuttle Systems Engineer, visited the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and technology (SAASST) on Feb. 16, 2023, to give a special lecture on his experience during the space shuttle era.
SAASST Radio Observations Solar Tsunami and Radio Burst
Active sunspot AR3213 exploded during the early hours of Feb 10, 2023, at 03:03 UT and produced two Type-III radio bursts followed by a Type-II burst.
ICES 2023
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) participated in the 5th International Conference and Exhibition for Sciences (ICES 2023) in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) from Feb. 06-08, 2023.
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Stellarium Lecture Mr. Marwan Swaiki
On February 1, Mr. Marwan Shwaiki, the SAASST Public Outreach Department Director, provided an informative lecture on using "Stellarium," a free, open-source planetarium for computers.
High Energy Astrophysics Workshop
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a "High Energy Astrophysics" workshop on Jan. 31, 2023.
Star Gazing for the Professional Diploma in Optical Astronomical Observation
A star gazing session was held in the Al-Faya region, near Sharjah, by the Sharjah Optical Observatory of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology for the students enrolled in the Professional Diploma in Optical Astronomical Observation program.
EHS at SAASST
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a lecture under the theme “Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS).”