Israel in space

The Orion spacecraft as part of the Artemis program. The Israel Space Agency has issued a call for proposals for Israeli nanosatellite experiments and payloads for possible integration into future NASA missions. Credit: NASA

The Israeli Space Agency is looking for Israeli nanosatellites and payloads for the next Artemis missions

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New call invites researchers, academic institutions, and companies in Israel to propose experiments and CubeSat payloads for possible integration into NASA's Artemis III–V missions
CloudCT project poster. Courtesy of the Technion

Israeli-German satellite will map clouds in 3D to improve climate forecasts

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Hackathon for children - planning an amusement park in Titan. Courtesy of Tuvia Liran.

Does science fiction foster creativity? Space hackathon showed that it does

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The "Titan 2100" hackathon, in which about 700 fifth-eighth grade students from about 20 schools participated, showed how engaging in science fiction based on the laws of physics can encourage imagination, creativity, scientific thinking, and teamwork.
The "Dror 1" satellite. Illustration: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

SNC 2026 Report: Israeli Space Industry Transitions from Defense to Global National Infrastructure

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The SNC 2026 report presents an industry transitioning from satellites as a product to continuous data services. Emphasis: dual-use, orbital resilience, and integration of space into national infrastructure.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel at the 21st Ilan Ramon Space Conference, January 28, 2026. Screenshot from a video by the Ministry of Science

Minister Gamliel at the Ramon Conference: A decade-long agreement with NASA, a space laboratory in Mitzpe Ramon, and an Israeli astronaut

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At the opening of the 21st Ramon Conference at Tel Aviv University, the Minister of Innovation presented a vision for the coming decade: cooperation with NASA until 2035, promotion of the first Israeli female astronaut, and the establishment of “Access to Space” in Mitzpe Ramon with an investment
Maurice Kahn, second from the left: Presenting the model of the Genesis spacecraft to the Netanyahus, during the landing (and crash) event of the Genesis spacecraft, April 2019. Photo: Avi Blizovsky

Maurice Kahn has passed away: The man who financed “Genesis” and pushed Israel to the moon * established a station for marine research

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Kahn, a co-founder of Amdocs, was a key player in the SpaceIL project and Israel Aerospace Industries; the spacecraft reached lunar orbit in 2019 but crashed during a landing attempt, leaving an educational and infrastructural “effect”
Israel in space. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The country is establishing a national R&D laboratory to make space experiments and launches accessible; Creation Space has been chosen to lead

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The Innovation Authority and the Israel Space Agency announced the establishment of Access to Space with a budget of NIS 60 million, with discounts of at least 35% and a goal of launching 15 experimental payloads within three years, accompanied by companies
Israel in space. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The Innovation Authority and the Space Agency are establishing a national laboratory for launching technologies into space with an investment of NIS 40 million.

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The new laboratory will allow Israeli companies, large and small, to launch payloads into space at a subsidized cost, as part of a national effort to make Israel a leading player in the global space industry.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel presents the letter of appointment to Prof. Shamrith Maman for the position of Director of the Israel Space Agency. Credit: Michael Dimenstein, Lt. Col.

Dr. Shamrit Maman to head the Israeli Space Agency

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Dr. Shamrit Tirosh Maman will replace Prof. Dan Bloomberg, who has held the position since 2022, and by virtue of her position will be responsible for outlining Israeli space policy, developing and leading strategic plans in the field of space, and fostering collaborations.
The "Dror 1" satellite. Illustration: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Israeli communications satellite Dror 1 successfully launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral

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The Dror 1 satellite was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, is fully owned by the government, and is designed to ensure civil and security communications in the coming years without being dependent on commercial companies such as Space Communications.
An imaginary junkyard on the moon. Illustration: Avi Blizovsky via DALEE. The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not a scientific image.

Commentary: Parallels between iSpace's landing failure and SpaceIL's "Beresheet" mission

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The failure of the second lunar mission by the Japanese company ispace brings back memories of the dramatic crash of the Israeli probe "Beresheet" in 2019. Both missions, which have their roots in the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition, reached the moon – but did not
Engineering model of the Genesis 2 lander. Courtesy of SPACEIL

Genesis 2 lunar spacecraft project frozen. SpaceIL will continue to operate as an educational non-profit organization

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SpaceIL has closed all lander development activities for Operation Genesis 2 and will remain only with educational activities.
From a video of SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch, which also carried the 9 Tevel 2 satellites built by Israeli high school students. Photo: SpaceX

Tevel's goal is to give dozens of students a sense of competence and motivation to engage in the field of space.

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This is what Uri Oron, the director of the Israeli Space Agency, said in an interview with the Hidan website: One of the agency's roles is to cultivate human capital, so that the students involved can in the future integrate into both academia and industry.
Satellites aboard the Falcon 9 launcher in Operation TRANSPORTER 13 courtesy of SpaceX

"So far, 20 high school student satellites have been launched into space – a phenomenon unique to Israel"

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In most of the world, satellites are built by at least undergraduate students. This is according to Prof. Meir Ariel, head of the Space Engineering Center at the Faculty of Engineering at Tel Aviv University, who headed the Tevel 2 project, which was launched nine years ago.
Night launch of a Falcon 9 rocket for the Transporter 13 project, in which 9 Israeli student satellites were launched. Photo: SpaceX

A group of 9 research satellites built by Israeli high school students from all sectors was launched into space

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The Solar Observatory in Isfaia. Credit: Idan Media, Government Press Office

The Solaris Solar Observatory was established in a druz village in israel

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The observatory, located 550 meters above sea level, will be equipped with four telescopes adapted for observing the sun. In addition to its educational and scientific role, the observatory will also collaborate with industry to improve the protection of electronic equipment against
From the right: Moshe Medina, Director of the Beresheet 2 Mission Program - SpaceIL, Maria Cerra Noto, Director of International Relations at the Italian Space Agency, Shaked Meir Ben-Shoshan, Director of International Relations at the Israeli Space Agency, Uri Oron, Director of the Israeli Space Agency, Prof. Teodoro Valente, Director of the Italian Space Agency, Shimon Sarid, Director of SpaceIL. Photo: Oz Shechter, GPO

A cooperation agreement was signed between Israel and Italy to advance the Beresheet space mission to the Moon.

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The two countries will jointly manage the mission, each country will conduct advanced experiments on the lunar surface and its surroundings, advanced technologies will be developed, and resources will be dedicated to scientific education.
A four-legged robot learned to change its movement style to traverse a forest and jump over obstacles

Dr. Shamrit Meman was appointed Vice-Chairman of the Remote Sensing Committee at the International Federation for Astronautics

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Dr. Meman, director of the Remote Sensing and Planetary Imaging Laboratory at Ben-Gurion University, is strengthening Israel's position in space exploration with a prestigious international position and a pioneering project to manage emergency situations using artificial intelligence.
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
An organ on a chip in the space station. Illustration: Spice Pharma

"Medical research in space - a promise that is beginning to come true"

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This is how Yossi Yamin, CEO of Spice Pharma, described it at the "Silicon Club" high-tech managers' forum meeting that took place on December 27 in Tel Aviv and dealt with the new space
Rona Ramon (left) with Prof. Yitzhak Ben Israel. Photography: Chen Galili

"The new space provides an excellent opportunity for Israel"

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This is what Prof. Yitzhak Ben Israel, who until a few months ago served as the chairman of the Israeli Agency, says at the high-tech Silicon Club meeting held on December 27
Ramon Space's space storage system. Illustration: Ofer Shapir

The new space means independent commercial projects from country dependencies

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This is what Prof. Ran Ginosar of the Technion, chairman of Ramon Space Company, says at the event on the subject of "the new space" at the high-tech Silicon Club managers' forum held on December 27, 2022.
Astroscale's Lexi satellite. Fig

New CEO of Astroscale Israel satellite company: Ofir Azriel

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Aryeh Halzband, the retiring CEO will serve as a senior advisor to the global company
Simulating the landing of the Genesis 2 spaceship in the Sim dot Space simulation system. SPACEIL photography

SpaceIL will be assisted by Sim Dot Space, which will provide a hybrid laboratory and simulator for landing "Bereshit 2" on the moon

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The founders of Sim Dot Space Assaf Levin and Amir Nute were responsible for the development of the hybrid laboratory and the digital simulations also of "Beresheit 1" as subcontractors, and were called to the flag to use for the benefit of the Beresheet 2 challenges
President Yitzhak Herzog at the President's House. archives. Photo: Amos Ben Gershom, Attorney General

President Yitzhak Herzog at a space conference in Abu Dhabi: from space you can see no borders

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President Herzog's speech was presented on December 5 at a conference held in the United Arab Emirates, a space power in its own right
From the right, Shimon Sherid from the association's director, Or Netaf, Sahar Peretz, Julia Saleh, Ruth Persol and Lee Alpert. Photo: Eran Akerman

The Persol Foundation and the SpaceIL association have selected the candidates who will be integrated into a joint program to empower women in the field of space.

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Two of them will be integrated into the development of the Genesis 2 mission which is expected to be launched in 2025
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