EXPERTS IN THE FIELD
Advancing Space Knowledge
The Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, Space Sciences & Technology was inaugurated on Wednesday of May 2015 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, and Founder of the University of Sharjah, to crown the celebrations of Sharjah as the Capital of Islamic Culture. The Center aims at developing and promoting education about astronomy and space sciences in the Arab World in general and the UAE in particular in order to be a destination for science, research, heritage, and education.
The Academy has many attractions, most important of which are: Planetarium, Astronomy Exhibition, Space Exhibition, Exhibition of the Universe in the Holy Qur’an, Astronomical Observatory and a Cosmic Park.
OUR MISSION
Advance Knowledge
The Academy aims at developing and promoting education about astronomy and space sciences in the Arab World in general, and the UAE in particular, in order to be a Center dedicated to education, science, research, Islamic heritage, and open to educators, school students, university students, researchers and families of all ages.
OUR VISION
Uncover the Unseen!
The vision of SAASST is to build a national respected center working in the areas of astronomy and space sciences and contributing to the existing body of scientific knowledge and research.