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Moon landing simulation. Photo: SpaceIL

Successful landing for Genesis 2 in a dedicated simulator developed in Israel

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The simulator was developed with the assistance of the Israeli company Sim Dot Space, which was founded by engineers who were involved in the Genesis 1 mission
Engineering model of the Genesis 2 lander. Courtesy of SPACEIL

The Knesset Committee for Public Enterprises is discussing the rescue of the Genesis 2 project that was damaged by the war

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Prof. Dan Bloomberg, chairman of the Israel Space Agency: "We faced a crisis of students in the STEM fields - which resulted from changes in Israeli society. A project like 'Bereshit' motivates students to become interested and end up studying engineering
The satellite Venus. Image courtesy of the Israel Space Agency

The Israeli-French satellite Venus will end its operation after seven years of success

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The satellite, which is a joint effort of the Israeli and French space agencies, has proven its effectiveness in various scientific studies thanks to its high spatial resolution imaging capabilities, dedicated wavelengths, and frequent repeated photographs at specific sites
Some of the students who participated in the study and the researchers. Photo by Tatiana Itkin

A study by students from Israel on the space station was published in the journal Astrobiology 

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Prof. Larry Wasserman at the Mitzpe Lovell Pavilion at the Solar Eclipse Viewing Festival in Waco, Texas, on April 8, 2024. Photo: Avi Blizovsky

April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse: Interview with Larry Wasserman, Wall Observatory on Double Stars, Kuiper Belt and Carl Sagan 

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The accessibility of science is very important to Prof. Wasserman, following his teacher, and he is happy for the opportunity to bring many young people, including children, to science on this occasion of a heavenly event that receives public interest
EXPAND accelerator. Credit: Creation Space

A new accelerator will qualify Israeli startups to integrate into NASA's Artemis moon return program

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The Israeli company Creation-Space is launching the 'EXPAND' accelerator which will give start-ups an opportunity to develop groundbreaking technologies in the field of space exploration and the settlement of the Moon and Mars • The winning start-up will receive a scientific-technological grant in the amount of 100 thousand
sign the agreement. Right: Space ISAC chairman, Samuel Wiesner, and Israel Space Agency director, Uri Oron

Cyber ​​in space: an agreement was signed between the Israeli Space Agency and Space ISAC

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The agreement paves the way for research and development of technologies in the fields of cyber space
Award winners Ramon Tashpad credit Elad Zagman to p

Aut Ramon 2024 winners

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Recognition to Yitzchak Ben Israel for his many years of work Credit_Oz Schechter, L.A.M

Lifetime Achievement Award to Prof. Yitzhak Ben Israel

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Prof. Ben Israel received a certificate of appreciation from the Israel Space Agency and the Ministry of Science. At the same time, the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) announced that next year it will award the Distinguished Service Award to Prof. Yitzhak Ben Israel,
Photo: Oz Schechter, L.A.M

The space forum announced today will bring together those involved in the field from the government, industry and academia

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The Rakei mission and the Israel Space Agency at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology announced today for the first time the establishment of the Israel Space Forum
Director of the Space Agency, Uri Oron and Chairman of the Azarian Space Agency, Samadin Asadov. Credit Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology.

A historic agreement in the field of space was signed between Israel and Azerbaijan

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Director of the Space Agency Uri Oron: "In an era in which the field of space is growing rapidly, the agreement will allow the State of Israel to have business, research and academic collaborations that are essential for the development of the space field in Israel"
An astronaut grows plants on the moon. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The researchers of the Desert Research Institute in Sde Boker are leading an international experiment to grow plants in space in the Beresheet 2 spacecraft

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The project is an important step towards proving the ability to grow plants on the moon to produce healthy food for astronauts who will land on it in the future. Finding new ways to maximize sustainable food production on a globe
A satellite biological laboratory, as understood by DALEE2. Definitions: DALL·E 2023-08-28 20.48.45 - biological lab inside a sattelite orbiting earth with few test tubes and a microscope looks like a photo

The pharmaceutical manufacturing market in space is developing; Companies raise considerable sums; Space Pharma has received approval from the USPTO to manufacture a drug in space

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Two British companies have raised funds from investors to develop satellites for the production of drugs and chips in space. CEO of Spice Pharma Yossi Yamin: This shows that we are not the only crazy people and that even the capital market recognizes the market
The Israeli commercial satellite TECSAR1 that was launched in 2018 and uses radar technology. Photo: Israel Aerospace Industries

The DS-SAR satellite that IAI produced for Singapore has been successfully launched

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The satellite began its mission in space and transmitted first data to the ground station. The DS-SAR radar observation satellite will be used for government and commercial purposes; by the Singapore government and a private company
From the right Uri Oron Dror Gloverman Hila Hadad Hamelnik and the founding partners of the Einat Berkowitz Foundation Yaron Sagi Lior Herman and Udi Danhirsh TYPE5. Photo: Nir Shmol

The Israeli space economy has something to aspire to when the global space economy currently generates about D450 billion

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Lior Harman - co-founder of TYPE5 VC Space Tech Group: the space market in Israel generates tens of millions of dollars - a relatively small figure compared to the inherent potential in this field and certainly compared to other countries
Engineering model of the Genesis 2 lander. Courtesy of SPACEIL

A large group of donors is withdrawing from the Genesis mission

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The donor group that invested 45 million dollars in the Genesis 2 mission, announced that it would stop further funding; The Kahn Foundation: the group will continue to support the educational activities of the Spice IL association; CEO of Spice Eye
The SLS launcher with the Artemis 1 spacecraft on it was due to launch at the original launch on August 29, 2022. The launch was delayed due to a hydrogen leak from one of the engines. Photo PR, NASA

Astronauts take off into space in a rocket

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An interview with Erez Bader, one of the initiators of the new word that was recently approved by the Hebrew Language Academy as a replacement for the launcher due to the fact that the old word is too inclusive
space Research. The image was produced using artificial intelligence software. Definitions: Avi Blizovsky

Is Israel becoming a Spice Nation?

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How does Israel integrate into the wave of deep technologies in space and on the ground? Towards a space stack
Illustration of an Ultrasat satellite (credit: Israel Aerospace Industries)

The ULTRASAT satellite will be developed and built by the Aerospace Industry

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Israel Aerospace Industries has signed an agreement with the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Ministry of Science and Technology under which it will design, develop and build the first Israeli astronomical observation satellite
Earth satellite assembly works. Photo: Herzliya Science Center

Tel Aviv University will lead the Tavel 2 student satellite project

As part of the program, high school students from 7 settlements in the periphery will develop and build tiny satellites and launch them into space by the end of 2024. The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology is investing about NIS 9 million in this program
The Israeli space telescope Ultrasat. Screenshot from a video by Prof. Eli Waxman, Weizmann Institute

NASA will launch the first Israeli space telescope ULTRASAT

The space telescope, a flagship project of the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Israel Space Agency, will be launched in 2026 and is expected to revolutionize space exploration
From right to left Uri Oron, Shimon Sharid, Dr. Walther Peltzer, and Kafir Demari, credit to Ronan Horesh

A German-developed navigation algorithm will help the Genesis 2 spacecraft land on the moon

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The SpaceIL association and the German Air and Space Center - DLR, signed a cooperation agreement for the first time
Students develop a satellite. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Launched the second cycle of the "Tabl - students build satellites" program

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From right to left, SpaceIL CEO Shimon Sharid, NASA Deputy Chief Bob Cabana and Israel Space Agency Director Uri Oron. Photo: Ronen Horesh, LLC

The Israel Space Agency and NASA sign a declaration of scientific cooperation in the Genesis 2 mission

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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 team members
From the right: Director of the Israel Space Agency, Uri Oron and President of the Association of Manufacturers, Dr. Ron Tomer. PR photo

The space industry joins the Association of Manufacturers

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The President of the Association of Industrialists Ron Tomer announced at the 18th Ilan Ramon Conference held in Tel Aviv the establishment of the Space 5.0 project that will unite the companies in the new space sector
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