Thursday, 09 March 2023 16:14

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.

Thursday, 09 March 2023 16:09

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.

Thursday, 09 March 2023 16:05

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.

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.

Thursday, 09 March 2023 15:50

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.

Tuesday, 21 February 2023 15:09

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.

The University of Sharjah has graduated its second student with a Master of Science degree in Astronomy and Space Sciences.

Tuesday, 21 February 2023 15:06

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.

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.

Tuesday, 14 February 2023 08:08

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.