SAASST News (396)
SAASST Participates in the 3rd Annual Arab Forum for Science and Media Communication
Prof. Ilias Fernini, SAASST Director of the Space Sciences Department, participated in a panel discussion at the Third Annual Arab Forum for Science and Media Communication on May 29, 2023.
SAASST Hosting 30 Interns for Summer 2022/2023
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology is hosting, for the Summer of 2022/2023, 30 students as part of their internship program with their universities.
Radio Astronomy Workshop
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology is organizing, on May 30, 2023, a "Radio Astronomy Workshop" consisting of several specialized lectures on observational radio astronomy.
Picture of HST Crossing the Moon
On a mesmerizing night in the vast expanse of space, a breathtaking event unfolded on May 22, 2023, as the Hubble Space Telescope gracefully embarked on its daily observations of the cosmos, crossing the serene path of Earth's faithful companion, the Moon.
Is Astronomy Better from the Ground or Space Mr. Mohamed Hani
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a seminar on May 24, 2023, titled "Is Astronomy Better from the Ground or Space?".
SAASST Participation in the 15th UoS Research Forum
The CubeSat Laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology participated in the University of Sharjah's 15th Research Forum with one single poster related to the development of CubeSats at the CubeSat Lab.
An Overview of Science and Exploration of Indian and Emirates Planetary Missions Prof. S. A. Haider
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a seminar on May 17, 2023, titled "An Overview of Science and Exploration of Indian and Emirates Planetary Mission. Prof. S. A. Haider gave the seminar.
Sharjah Future 0.6 km Radio Interferometer
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology is building a large radio interferometer with a baseline of 0.6 km. The Sharjah Very Long Baseline Radio Interferometer(SVLBRI) comprises nine 5-m parabolic reflectors SPIDER 500A antennas located in the city of Sharjah, UAE.
SAAAST Planetarium Opening
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and founder of the University of Sharjah, opened on May 10, 2023, the SAASST planetarium in its new format.
SAASST Space Artificial Intelligence Workshop: Image Classification in Astronomy (Techniques and Applications)
The Space Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology conducted a special workshop on May 09, 2023, titled “Image Classification in Astronomy (Techniques and Applications).
SAASST Participation in SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 30 April - 4 May 2023 (Orlando, FL, USA)
Eng. Yousuf Faroukh from the CubeSat Laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology and the University of Sharjah participated in the SPIE conference held in Orlando during the period 30 April – 4 May 2023.
SAASST Organizes a Special Event for SICPAM Participants
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) organized a special event
UoS DAPA SICPAM 2023
The Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy (DAPA) at the University of Sharjah (UoS) organized during Apr. 25-27, 2023, the “Sharjah International Conference on Physics of Advanced Materials (SICPAM).”
Seminar SAASST Participation in COSPAR 2023
Prof. Ilias Fernini, the SAASST Space Sciences Department Director, and Eng. Mohamed BinAshour gave a seminar on Apr. 26, 2023, summarizing their participation at the fifth COSPAR Symposium held in Singapore during Apr. 16-21, 2023.
My Experience with the Nanosatellite Program by ISRO Eng. Mohamed BinAshour
After successfully completing two batches benefitting 60 officials from 33 countries, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) of the Department of Space (DOS), Government of India announced the opening of registration for the 3rd batch of the training program on nanosatellite assembly and building.
Big Data in Astronomy Lecture Mrs. Aisha Al-Owais
Continuing the series of lectures during the holy month of Ramadan, Mrs. Aisha Alowais from the SAASST Space Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL) presented a lecture titled “Big Data in Astronomy.”
Boeing Visit to SAASST
Mr. Brian Long, Boeing Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa, visited the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) on Mar. 28, 2023.
Ms. Fatima Al-Khateri UAEGSRC 2023
Ms. Fatima Mohamed Al Khateri, one of our talented, recently graduated MSc students, was selected to present her research at the UAE Graduate Students Research Conference (UAEGSRC2023) on March 19-20, 2023, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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Ramadhan Workshop
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, in collaboration with the Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Foundations of Religion at the University of Sharjah, organized the traditional Ramadhan workshop on Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2023.
Woman in Motion...
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Astronomical Data for Ramadhan 1444 AH When Does It Start?
Basic Astronomical Information about the observations of the crescent of Ramadhan 1444 AH:
SAASST Participation in SpaceOps2023
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology participated in SpaceOps 2023, the 17th International Conference on Space Operations, in Dubai from Mar. 06-10, 2023, with an exhibitor booth and five engineering papers.
SAASST Participation in HCT Pioneering Apprenticeship Program
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) participated in the First Online International Conference on "Pioneering Apprenticeship Program in the UAE," organized by the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) on Mar. 09, 2023.
SAASST Participation in SpaceOps2023
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology is participating in SpaceOps 2023, the 17th International Conference on Space Operations, in Dubai from Mar. 06-10, 2023, with an exhibitor booth and five engineering papers.