SAASST News

Saturday, 20 August 2022 13:00

SAASST Planetarium Unit Runs a Mars Rover Workshop

The planetarium unit of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) welcomed 12 for a three-day exciting workshop about building a Mars rover. Mr. Marwan Shwaiki and Mr. Ahmed Salaheldin ran the workshop in all aspects.

The participants, aged between 15 and 18, were taught how to design, create and code a Martian rover using of-the shelves structural elements. Exploring and understanding Mars has become one of the key challenges in space exploration. From remote sensing to landing rovers, SAASST is actively involved in learning more about the red planet. The workshop participants worked in small teams (two to three) to design and build a Martian rover. They then code, test, and evaluate their designs before seeing how their rovers perform on a realistic Martian surface. The participants discovered the importance of space exploration and why models can help scientists simulate their rovers before they land on Mars.