The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Israel Space Agency are holding a joint workshop in Italy to promote the field of satellite miniaturization
The field of miniaturization of satellites has gained momentum in recent years in the world and Israel is one of the countries with the most advanced capabilities in the field. These days a joint workshop for the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Israeli Space Agency is being held in Italy at the Ministry of Science, for the promotion of the field and mutual learning. One of the goals of the workshop is to pave the way for a joint program between the countries and to encourage Israeli and Italian research institutions to develop academic ties and joint research in the field. The workshop is organized by the Israeli and Italian space agencies, the University of Rome La Spezia and the Technion from Israel.
According to Avi Blasberger, director of the Israel Space Agency at the Ministry of Science participating in the workshop: "Developments in the field of nanosatellites open up new worlds for activities in space such as educational activities, academic research and applications. The close cooperation between us and the Italian space agency is growing, and the joint meetings increase business and research opportunities for academia and the space industry."
Among the participants in the conference: Prof. Pini Gurfil from the Technion, Prof. Roberto Battiston, President of the Italian Space Agency, Dr. Shimarit Meman from Ben Gurion University and Mr. Ofer Zaks, Israel's Ambassador to Italy. Among the Israeli companies that will present: Ramon Chips, the Technion, Ben Gurion University, Imagesat, Spacepharma, Rafael, the Aerospace Industry and the start-up NSLComm.
During the workshop, the countries presented research activities relevant to nanosatellite technologies such as: new applications and services produced by nanosatellites, new access control devices, increasing satellite systems, intersatellite communication and more.
