About AUASS
Foundation of AUASS
This union established in August 1998 as an outcome of the second Arab Conference on (AASS), held in Amman Jordan from 29 August to 1 September 1998. The participants included more than 100 astronomers and scientist from 14 Arab countries, in addition to observers from France, Italy and United States of America. The participants decided to establish the Union with headquarter to be in Amman. The aim of the union is to develop (AASS) in the Arab countries, for instance through conferences, meeting, publication and joint research projects, in cooperation with International (AASS) institutions.
Mission
To raise the status of Arab and Muslim scientists in the fields of astronomy and space sciences, and to enhance national and regional interest in these fields through education and research’s, and space exploration for the benefit of humanity’s progress and development
Vision
AUASS endeavors to become a globally renowned organization that unites individuals, institutions and organizations concerned with astronomy and space sciences in order to make a lasting contribution to these fields and to ensure progress and development in the Arab world