The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-space-program/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:54:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli space program | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-space-program/ 32 32 Space is changing. Webb is just the start, says ex-Israeli who was in from its dawn https://www.timesofisrael.com/space-is-changing-webb-is-just-the-start-says-ex-israeli-who-was-in-from-its-dawn/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:21:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2675413 Michael Kaplan, who shepherded the telescope through its planning stages before temporarily living in Israel, talks space robots, baby galaxies, and the pitfalls of Israeli bravado

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]]> Astronauts ‘touch down’ in Negev’s Ramon Crater after mission to ‘Mars’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/astronauts-touch-down-in-negevs-ramon-crater-after-mission-to-mars/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:50:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2642042 In a collaboration between the Israel Space Agency and the Austrian Space Forum, 6 analog astronauts spent several weeks simulating life on Red Planet and conducting experiments

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]]> Israel’s maiden moon launch pushed off to early 2019 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-maiden-moon-launch-pushed-off-to-early-2019/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:30:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1939744 SpaceIL says unmanned probe blasting off a month later than planned, blames Elon Musk's SpaceX firm for setback

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]]> NASA and Israel sign space cooperation agreement https://www.timesofisrael.com/nasa-and-israel-sign-space-cooperation-agreement/ Wed, 14 Oct 2015 05:59:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1266328 Israel Space Agency seeks key role in future Mars missions; deal inked at International Astronautical Congress, held for first time in Jerusalem

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]]> Rush-hour rocket test catches Tel Aviv commuters off guard https://www.timesofisrael.com/rush-hour-rocket-test-catches-tel-aviv-commuters-off-guard/ Tue, 05 May 2015 05:48:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1177894 Defense Ministry says planned launch was trial of engine for missile meant to carry satellites into space

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]]> Wanted: Poster design for top space program https://www.timesofisrael.com/wanted-poster-design-for-top-space-program/ Fri, 26 Dec 2014 11:45:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1111868 In scientific circles, the arrival of the International Space University in Israel is a big deal, and its hosts want to celebrate the right way

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]]> Tiny satellite designed by Israeli students launched https://www.timesofisrael.com/tiny-satellite-designed-by-israeli-students-preps-for-launch/ Thu, 19 Jun 2014 19:30:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1012954 Duchifat 1, which weighs only 840 grams, will orbit earth every 90 minutes and help locate lost travelers

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]]> Israel space project gets $16m. boost from casino mogul Adelson http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/09/us-israel-space-adelson-idUSBREA381FH20140409 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 04:53:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=947348 Reuters: SpaceIL program seeks to land shuttle on moon by end of 2015, win Google's $20 million LunarX prize

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]]> Haifa to host International Space University major parley https://www.timesofisrael.com/haifa-to-host-international-space-university-major-parley/ Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:37:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=910340 The prestigious institution that trains astronauts, among others, will hold its premier event in 2016 at the Technion

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]]> Space Week blasts off with new Israeli satellite launch https://www.timesofisrael.com/space-week-blasts-off-with-new-israeli-satellite-launch/ Sun, 26 Jan 2014 14:00:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=845782 With conferences, exhibitions, and Google Glass, Israel's celestial accomplishments will be on show

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]]> Spacemania show takes kids up, up and away https://www.timesofisrael.com/spacemania-show-takes-kids-up-up-and-away/ Wed, 10 Jul 2013 03:54:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=588566 If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to be an astronaut, head down to the Tel Aviv Port

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]]> Israeli space cadets say moon shot is no fantasy https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-goo-tells-all-on-planned-lunar-landing/ Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:59:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=370596 By 2015, there will be an Israeli flag next to Neil Armstrong's bootprint, vows the team behind SpaceIL. They're not kidding

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]]> Space, the final frontier for peace? https://www.timesofisrael.com/space-the-final-frontier-for-peace/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:55:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=359670 Space exploration can encourage peace between implacable enemies, says the head of the International Astronautical Federation

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]]> First ‘Space Week’ gives down-to-earth look at the stars https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-first-space-week-gives-down-to-earth-look-at-the-stars/ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:23:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=349260 The near heavens are atop the agenda, with lectures, exhibitions, and a major international conference taking place here

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]]> Israel bids farewell to Armstrong, but cooperation with NASA going strong https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-bids-farewell-to-armstrong-but-israel-nasa-cooperation-going-strong/ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:23:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=206008 Blue-and-white technology plays an important part in American space missions both present and past

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