Brigadier General (Res.) Uri Oron, fighter pilot, with 32 years of command and operational experience in the Air Force. Since his release from the IDF, Oron built and managed the operative field in an Israeli start-up company that develops technology for solving problems with artificial intelligence tools
After a lengthy screening process, a professional search committee headed by the Director General of the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Shi-Lee Spiegelman, unanimously chose Lieutenant General Uri Oron as director of the Israel Space Agency. Oron was chosen from dozens of candidates who applied for the position. His appointment will soon be submitted for government approval. Oron will replace Avi Blasberger, who has been the director of the Israel Space Agency for the past five and a half years, and will be appointed the ninth director of the State of Israel's space agency.
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Orit Parkash-HaCohen, welcomed Oron's selection and said that the decision will also be submitted for government approval as soon as possible. "I have no doubt that his extensive experience will lead to his success in his position," added Farkash-HaCohen, "I am sure that Uri Oron will continue to lead Israel in the field of civil space, which is developing significantly, contributes to the economy and touches all areas of life and will continue to promote its position as a powerhouse of innovation in this important field."
Uri Oron added that "at the current time, when the field of civil space is at an unprecedented turning point, I see the position as an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to strengthening Israel's position in the field, and to establish space at the forefront of innovation and technology in the country."
Brigadier General (Res.) Uri Oron, fighter pilot, has 32 years of command and operational experience in the Air Force and the IDF in a variety of positions, including head of an intelligence unit in the Air Force and head of a brigade in the IDF's Operations Division. Since his release from the IDF, Oron built and managed the operative field in an Israeli start-up company that develops technology for solving problems with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Oron has extensive knowledge in managing complex systems, building and implementing large-scale strategies and large budgets, advanced technologies and leading innovative projects in the field of space in collaboration with IDF bodies, defense industries and at the interface with the political level. Oron has a master's degree with honors from the University of Haifa and graduated from the National Security College (MBL).
The Israel Space Agency, operating in the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, initiates, leads and coordinates civil space activity in Israel. The agency supports scientific research and development with real economic potential, such as the development of unique and innovative technologies, and this from the concept that the occupation of space contributes to Israel's economy, to the positioning of its position in the world and to the well-being of the residents in the aspects of agriculture, communication, environmental pollution monitoring and research. The agency works to expand cooperation and mutual relations with various countries in the field of space, promoting infrastructure research in academia and research institutes; Investment in startup companies that develop various components for the space industries in Israel and around the world; Developing and building satellites for civilian purposes and supporting the development of innovative and unique space technologies in the space industries; Cultivating the reserve of future scientists in the field of space exploration through space education and community projects and strengthening the connection of children, girls and youth to the field of space, so that they can satisfy the great natural curiosity that the field arouses and deepen their knowledge and interest.
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