The Minister of Science, Ofir Akunis, welcomed the appointment: "I congratulate Avi Blasberger on his appointment. The Israel Space Agency is blessed with a director with such an extensive and impressive business and technological background in the fields of space. I am convinced that Mr. Belsberger will contribute greatly to the continued development of the space agency, will work to strengthen Israeli space entrepreneurship and will lead to the continued establishment of the State of Israel as a technological leader in the field."
The Israeli government has approved the appointment of Mr. Avigdor (Abby) Blasberger as director of the Israel Space Agency. Blasberger was elected to the position after a lengthy selection process and will replace Menachem Kidron who retired at the beginning of the year.
The Minister of Science, Ofir Akunis, welcomed the appointment: "I congratulate Avi Blasberger on his appointment. The Israel Space Agency is blessed with a director with such an extensive and impressive business and technological background in the fields of space. I am convinced that Mr. Belsberger will contribute greatly to the continued development of the space agency, will work to strengthen Israeli space entrepreneurship and will lead to the continued establishment of the State of Israel as a technological leader in the field."
Avi Blasberger served in a variety of senior positions at Elbit Systems. In his most recent position, he served as CEO of Elbit Security Systems, and before that as VP of Intelligence at Elbit Systems Electro Optics (AL-OP), which includes the field of space activities, and in a series of senior management positions in complex technological projects. in the fields of space.
In addition to his duties, he served as a member of the Steering Committee of the Israel Space Agency, the Center for the Space Committee of the National Research and Development Council, as well as a consultant to the Shmuel Na'eman Institute in the field of space policy. Mr. Blasberger holds a bachelor's degree (B.Sc) and a master's degree (M.Sc) in mechanical engineering from Ben Gurion University in the Negev, and a master's degree (EMBA) in business administration from Tel Aviv University.
The Israel Space Agency is a division of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Space, and is entrusted with coordinating and controlling the operations of the civilian space program. The agency works to expand cooperation with various countries in the field of space, support the development of innovative and unique technologies in the space industry, and also works to cultivate the reserve of future scientists for space research through education and projects in the community.
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Take my word for it. Avi Blasberger has long service at Elbit in many positions, and an engineer with multiple academic degrees.
Not taking my word for it regarding lowering expectations in Israel's space vision. We are not in the top 6 because we stayed where we were.
Today there are new topics: manned propulsion in space - multi-launch, plasma propulsion, laser propulsion. We have become an army with a state and not a state with an army = the agenda is set according to military need. If it is difficult for us, then please join a paid club: China, India, Europe, USA, Russia. We are always tight-fisted here - this was the case in Sneakken, and we don't pay membership tax even though it is not who knows how high (= $250 million one-time).
In 2004, Avi Blasberger, director of the Business Unit, Visual Intelligence, Air and Space at Al-Op (Elbit Systems)
In the latter position he is the manager of Elbit Security Systems. At least he is an engineer and manager.
It is requested that all appointments in science matters be by scientists. That's how it is in the world. It is not clear to Israel if there are goals today. It used to be satellites. But today the goal seems to be mere survival. Countries such as China, India, Russia and the USA and the European Union are developing launchers for manned space flight. Israel is not planning a manned launch. Maybe because of the political issue it is not shared in any high volume space program.
What are the goals of the State of Israel in space?