As part of the joint statement of intent, NASA is expected to contribute a linear energy transfer spectrometer, communication network support and coordination with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. In the future, NASA is expected to participate in the selection of landing sites and in the membership of the scientific team
The Israel Space Agency in the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology signed a joint statement of intent (SOI) with NASA for cooperation in SpaceIL's Genesis 2 mission to the moon at the 18th Ilan Ramon International Space Conference held at the David Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv.
Robert (Bob) Cavanagh, NASA Deputy Administrator, andUri Oron, The director of the Israel Space Agency, who represented NASA and the Israel Space Agency, noted the long-standing relationship between the two space agencies, which includes education and research in earth and space sciences.
As part of the joint statement of intent, NASA is expected to contribute a linear energy transfer spectrometer, support a communications network and coordinate with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. In the future, NASA is expected to participate in the selection of landing sites and in the membership of the scientific team. The Israel Space Agency, in coordination with the non-profit organization SpaceIL, is expected to participate in the Genesis 2 mission to the moon and operate in accordance with the principles of open science. The joint statement of intent of Genesis 2 is built on the success of the first collaboration in 2019 "Genesis 1" of SpaceIL, the first private spacecraft that flew to the moon. The spacecraft had a huge educational impact on more than 2 million students around the world, inspiring them to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Genesis 2 launch by SpaceIL is planned to take place in 2025.
MK Ofir Akunis, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology: "The Genesis project is the pride of Israel's groundbreaking science and technology. The collaboration and the new agreement with NASA is further proof of this and I welcome its signing. It is also further evidence of the excellent relations between Israel and the US and the deepening of cooperation in matters of science and technology."
Mr. Robert D. Cavanagh, NASA Deputy Administrator: "The moon is a fascinating target for research and I look forward to the scientific discoveries that will come from the Genesis 2 mission. Our partnership in the lunar mission and Israel's commitment to the Artemis agreements allow us to explore the moon together."
Shimon Sharid, CEO of the association SpaceIL: "We are happy and excited about the cooperation agreement between NASA and the Israeli Space Agency regarding the Genesis 2 mission. We are grateful for the continued support of the SpaceIL association and hope that together, through the new challenging mission to the moon, we can both promote space exploration and allow millions of children to take part and be excited by the opportunities that space creates."
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Oh, the cameras are sensitive to the sun's radiation, and what about the accelerometers??, don't forget.... good luck!!!!!
The most important thing!!, do not do a RESET to the main computer of Genesis during the landing on the moon