The Israel Space Agency in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Space joins the celebrations of World Space Week 2013 and offers a variety of events initiated by the agency to the general public in Israel
The Israel Space Agency in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Space joins the celebrations of World Space Week 2013 and offers a variety of events initiated by the agency to the general public in Israel. The Israeli Society for Astronomy also participates in the events, which will run observations.
The World Space Week events are being held for the 14th year with the aim of raising public awareness of the issue of space exploration and its contribution to research, development and the well-being of the human race. According to the resolution of the UN General Assembly, this week is marked every year between the symbolic dates - October 4 - the launch of the first satellite into space - until October 10 - the day of the signing of the Outer Space Treaty at the UN, which regulates human and research activities in space. During the week, many educational and public events are held around the world. In Israel, the event is organized by Tal Inbar, director of research in the field of space and space exploration at the Fisher Institute since 2003.
According to the Minister of Science, Technology and Space Jacob Perry, "The State of Israel, as a space-seeking country, sends its blessing this week to all those engaged in this field in the world for peaceful purposes. The ministry will continue to support the development of innovative and unique space technologies, to develop the next reserve of scientists and engineers in the field, and will encourage the expansion and growth of the space industry."
As part of the week's events, there will be a public viewing of the moon at the Tel Aviv port on Thursday, October 10, 2013, and on Saturday night, October 12. On the occasion of the occasion, part of the port will be darkened. The public is invited to enjoy observing telescopes under the guidance of guides from the Israel Astronomical Society free of charge. The observation will take place from 20:00 to 21:30 at the promenade complex of the port.
On Thursday, October 10, 2013, Medatech, the National Science and Space Museum in Haifa, will open the space exhibits Beyond Planet Earth, the Ilan Ramon exhibit, and the aviation exhibit to the general public free of charge. The exhibition presents the vision of the future of human travel in the solar system and beyond.
In addition, the Israeli Space Agency will on the Facebook page Her during this week is a puzzle in the field of space for youth. Those who correctly solve the riddle will win an entrance ticket to the event of connecting live to the International Space Station.
