The UAE’s Premier Launchpad for Space Education Brought to you by Compass International, a leader in educational travel since 2003, SARA UAE (Space and Rocketry Academy) is more than an academy, it is a mission.
We bridge the gap between classroom learning and the cosmos. By combining NASA-inspired curricula with the UAE’s national ambitions, we are dedicated to developing the skilled Emirati cadres who will lead the country’s space sector into the next century.
Our Mission: From the Classroom to the Cosmos
Our core vision is simple, to bring world-class, NASA-inspired education to the UAE and India. We believe that by addressing the critical need for robust STEM learning, we can fuel the UAE’s transition to a science-driven future.
How We Deliver Impact:
Skill Mastery: We move “beyond the books” to build essential life skills like critical thinking and teamwork.
Inclusive Innovation: We are dedicated to empowering female students in STEM through targeted mentorship.
National Pride: We nurture the aerospace specialists who will drive the UAE’s space sector toward 2030 and beyond.
Compass International is founded, beginning to deliver educational tours for schools across the GCC.
Compass partners with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (NASA Space Camp).
SARAUAE brings Astronaut Donald Thomas to the UAE.
The first SARA Program is conducted for Sheikh Hamdan's Gifted and Talented Students.
SARAUAE officially launches to the public in the summer, co-developed with NASA engineers.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum meets and congratulates SARA Alumni. The SARA Program is officially recognized by the UAE Space Agency.
We have trained over 1,000 future astronauts in our first two years.
Our founder has 30 years of industry experience. Founded in 2003, Compass International has 20 years of experience in the GCC and Indian markets and has coordinated experiences for tens of thousands of participants globally.
