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World Space week celebrations at SAASST

October 07, 2023 / 10:42 AM
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Sharjah24: In celebration of the World Space Week 2023, themed “Space and Entrepreneurship”, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) of the University of Sharjah (UoS), organized a wide series of engaging activities, workshops and educational lectures for students and the general public, to coincide the UAE and the international Astronomical Unions’ (IAU) public initiative named “100 hours of astronomy”, highlight the opportunities in space entrepreneurship, including the development of small satellites, and inspire students to pursue careers in the space industry.
The Planetarium and Space Exhibition Department conducted diverse activities featuring interesting shows and valuable scientific films in the Sharjah Planetarium, which is equipped with the latest laser display devices, as well as conducted fun scientific experiments simulating space, astronomy, and the universe. Numerous competitions such as “Martian Rover,” and “Space Treasure” were also organized with valuable gifts awarded to the winners. 


Furthermore, SAASST’s Sharjah Optical Observatory (SOO) organized a stargazing event, where participants had the opportunity to observe various stars, planets, and celestial bodies including Saturn, through high-precision telescopes, and were provided with a detailed explanation of the stars, astronomical constellations, and the movement of the celestial bodies. The Space Sciences Department is conducting informative lectures on radio astronomy and CubeSats to promote knowledge and understanding of astronomy and satellites. 

SAASST has also participated in the 74th International Astronautical Congress held in Baku, Azerbaijan, with 23 scientific papers to highlight the Academy’s achievements in the field of astronomy and space sciences. The congress falls within the World Space Week celebrations.
 
October 07, 2023 / 10:42 AM

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