SAASST News (396)
SAASST Planetarium Team Participates in DAPA’s Event
The Planetarium team at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology actively participated in a program, “Physics Event Horizon,” organized by the Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sharjah on Feb. 08, 2024.
Ajman University Students Visit Sharjah Optical Observatory
A group of students from Ajman University visited the Sharjah Optical Observatory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology on Feb. 06, 2024.
SAASST Researchers Attend NYUAD Astrophysics Workshop
Researchers from the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) attended a workshop on "Variable Sources in Galaxies" organized by the NYUAD Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences (CASS) on Feb. 06-07, 2024.
SAASST's Participation in the Florence Exhibition
From Jan. 31 – Feb. 05, 2024, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) actively participates in the Florence program, significantly impacting space sciences and astronomy.
Noora Al-Ameri Participates in the Khorfakkan Youth Council Program
On Jan. 30, 2024, The Khorfakkan City Municipality Youth Council orchestrated a captivating program entitled "Dialogue About Astronomy," which left a lasting impact on attendees.
SAASST Receives NASA’s Gateway Team
Under the theme “The Future of Space Collaboration: Preparing the Next Generation for Deep Space Exploration,”
SAASST Radio Observations
On Wednesday, Jan 3rd, 2024, most mariners and HF radio operators may have noticed a loss of signal at all frequencies below 30 MHz due to the geomagnetic storm one day before.
Martian Robotic Rover 2.0 Workshop
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized and conducted the second version of the Martian robotic rover workshop for participants aged 15 to 25 during the period Dec. 25-27, 2023.
Space Sciences Department Achievements in 2023 Research Laboratories – Conferences & Publications
During the year 2023, we had a very arduous year with a lot of research activities in all seven of our research laboratories:
SAASST Space Sciences Department 2023 Achievements
The Space Sciences Department at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology has achieved remarkable milestones, solidifying its position as a pioneering space exploration and research institution.
UAEMMN Observation Report Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2023
The Geminids meteor shower, originating from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, is active annually from November 19 to December 24.
A New Database of Extraterrestrial Objects: The SAASST Collection
During the recent AGU Annual Meeting held from December 11 to 15, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) showcased an interdisciplinary project that stands at the crossroads of meteoritics and space technology.
SAASST Solar Observations
With the continuous increase in solar activity, daily observations at the Sharjah Optical Observatory show that many solar prominences extend to more than 120,000 km, appearing in more than one region around the Sun.
SAASST Radio Observations. A Huge Coronal Hole on the Sun
Last week, a coronal hole emerged and spewed a stream of solar wind toward Earth, generating geomagnetic storms.
SAASST Participation in the Hack4Climate Hackathon in COP28
SAASST actively participated in the recent UAE Space Agency Hack4Climate Hackathon held during COP28, showcasing its commitment to sustainability in space technology.
UAEMMN Geminids Observations
On the night of Dec. 13-14, 2023, the UAE Meteor Monitoring Network (UAEMMN) detected many meteors during the peak of the Geminid meteor shower.
SAASST Ground Stations
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) proudly unveils a large cabin ( 4 m x 4 m) to host the VHF/UHF and S-band ground stations.
SAASST Participates in the World Radio Communication Conference
The CubeSat Lab from the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) participated on Dec. 05, 2023, in the World Radio Communication Conference (WRC).
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SAASST Participates in COP28
The UAE Space Agency has invited Prof. Ilias Fernini, the Director of the Space Sciences Department at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, to talk about the "UAE Space Weather Mitigation" at its Space Conference at COP28.
UAE Astronauts Visit to SAASST
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah received the visit of the two UAE astronauts, Sultan Saif Al Neyadi and Hazzaa Al Mansoori, at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology on November 30, 2023.
Hubble's Spherical Aberration Problem Mr. Mohamed Musharraf
Mr. Mohamed Musharraf, a research analyst at the Radio Astronomy Laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, presented on November 28, 2023, a seminar under the title "Hubble's Spherical Aberration Problem."
SAASST Participates in 3rd Mediterranean Geosciences Union
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology participated in the MEDGU 2023, held in-person and online in Istanbul, Turkey, from Nov. 27-30, 2023, with two papers.
SAASST Participates in the 3rd Edition “INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER FORUM”
The 3rd Edition SRTIP Innovation Technology Transfer Forum (ITT Forum) took place on Nov. 28, 2023, at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park).
SAASST's Participation at the Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City National Day Celebration
On Nov. 27, amidst the vibrant celebrations across the UAE, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) had the privilege of participating in an event at the Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi.