Danielle Nuding, Engineer Mars Mission M2020, NASA Jet propulsion lab gave a lecture on “Mars, the Red Planet” that explored that characteristics of this planet and NASA’s attempts to reach via “Mars Mission – (M2020)”. Telecommunication Eng. Brian Schratz, NASA Jet propulsion lab, gave a lecture on “Rocket Challenges” where he explained the basics necessary for building engineering communications and its applications in the world of space rockets in terms of its design, operational and launch methods till it penetrates Earth’s atmosphere and reaches its designated orbit. 

There was also a couple of small workshops about space science, explaining space concepts and its scientific terminologies. Sabrina Simon, Graphic designer and Archeological illustrator, demonstrated the “Escape Earth Atmosphere and Blast off to Mars Room”, which is adventure game in which students solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand which is to escape Earth and reach Mars. The Space Innovation Day at UAEU included a group of activities related to space for the university students like “Astronomy Club”, “Mars Rover Race” and   “Aviation Club” as well as the Space Art exhibition and number of Space projects by students.