SAASST News

Sunday, 12 January 2020 20:06

Exploring the Planets from Space and the Laboratory

The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) at the University of Sharjah received Dr. Roland Young from the Physics Department (United Arab Emirates University) to give a lecture on “Exploring the Planets from Space and the Laboratory.” Dr. Roland discussed the different space missions used to explore the planets, especially planet Mars. The UAE “Mars Hope Mission” was explained in detail along with the possibility of building a Martian base in 2117.

A large number of the University of Sharjah’s faculty and staff members and students, as well as astronomy and space sciences enthusiasts, attended the lecture.