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Israeli space program

NASA engineer Ernie Wright looks on as the first six flight ready James Webb Space Telescope's primary mirror segments are prepped to begin final cryogenic testing at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. (NASA/MSFC/David Higginbotham/Wikipedia)
January 5, 2022, 6:21 am
Space is changing. Webb is just the start, says ex-Israeli who was in from its dawn
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
By Haviv Rettig Gur
An Israeli analog astronaut walks inside a simulated spacesuit next to a space rover in the Ramon Crater in the Negev on October 31, 2021. (Amy Spiro)
November 1, 2021, 4:50 pm
Astronauts ‘touch down’ in Negev’s Ramon Crater after mission to ‘Mars’
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
By Amy Spiro
Opher Doron, general manager of Israel Aerospace Industries' space division, speaks beside the SpaceIL lunar module, in a special "clean room" where the space craft is being developed, during a press tour of their facility near Tel Aviv, Israel, July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Ilan Ben Zion)
October 10, 2018, 9:30 pm
Israel’s maiden moon launch pushed off to early 2019
SpaceIL says unmanned probe blasting off a month later than planned, blames Elon Musk’s SpaceX firm for setback
By AFP
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (center) and Israel Space Agency Director General Menachem Kidron (right) sign cooperation agreement at the International Astronautical Congress held in Jerusalem, October 13, 2015 (Photo by Yair Zrika)
October 14, 2015, 8:59 am
NASA and Israel sign space cooperation agreement
Israel Space Agency seeks key role in future Mars missions; deal inked at International Astronautical Congress, held for first time in Jerusalem
By AFP and Raoul Wootliff
A rocket engine test in central Israel, May 5, 2015. (screen capture of Ynet video)
May 5, 2015, 8:48 am
Rush-hour rocket test catches Tel Aviv commuters off guard
Defense Ministry says planned launch was trial of engine for missile meant to carry satellites into space
By ToI Staff
One of the posters entered in the ISU poster contest. (photo credit: Courtesy)
December 26, 2014, 1:45 pm
Wanted: Poster design for top space program
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
By David Shamah
A nano-satellite made in Israel (photo credit: CC BY-SA Royroy903 Wikimedia Commons)
June 19, 2014, 10:30 pm
Tiny satellite designed by Israeli students launched
Duchifat 1, which weighs only 840 grams, will orbit earth every 90 minutes and help locate lost travelers
By ToI Staff
A model of SpaceIL's lunar landing craft prototype , which an Israeli group proposes to send to the moon (Photo credit: Courtesy)
From the WebApril 10, 2014, 7:53 am
Israel space project gets $16m. boost from casino mogul Adelson
Reuters: SpaceIL program seeks to land shuttle on moon by end of 2015, win Google’s $20 million LunarX prize
A model of SpaceIL's lunar landing craft prototype , which an Israeli group proposes to send to the moon (Photo credit: Courtesy)
March 12, 2014, 6:37 pm
Haifa to host International Space University major parley
The prestigious institution that trains astronauts, among others, will hold its premier event in 2016 at the Technion
By David Shamah
The AMOS 3 satellite (Photo credit: Spacecom via Tsahi Ben-Ami/FLASH 90)
January 26, 2014, 4:00 pm
Space Week blasts off with new Israeli satellite launch
With conferences, exhibitions, and Google Glass, Israel’s celestial accomplishments will be on show
By David Shamah
An astronaut simulation at SpaceMania (Photo credit: Courtesy)
July 10, 2013, 6:54 am
Spacemania show takes kids up, up and away
If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to be an astronaut, head down to the Tel Aviv Port
By Nicole Levin
Three of SpaceIL's founders -- Yariv Bash, Yonatan Winetraub, and Kfir Damari -- with a model of the spacecraft they propose to send to the moon (photo credit: Alon Hadar)
February 12, 2013, 4:59 am
Israeli space cadets say moon shot is no fantasy
By 2015, there will be an Israeli flag next to Neil Armstrong’s bootprint, vows the team behind SpaceIL. They’re not kidding
By David Shamah
Prof. Dr. Berndt Feuerbacher (photo credit: Sivan Faraj)
February 1, 2013, 10:55 am
Space, the final frontier for peace?
Space exploration can encourage peace between implacable enemies, says the head of the International Astronautical Federation
By David Shamah
The Israel Space Agency's Facebook app (Photo credit: Courtesy)
January 27, 2013, 4:23 pm
First ‘Space Week’ gives down-to-earth look at the stars
The near heavens are atop the agenda, with lectures, exhibitions, and a major international conference taking place here
By David Shamah
GE Healthcare's Vivid-q system (Photo credit: Courtesy)
August 27, 2012, 2:23 pm
Israel bids farewell to Armstrong, but cooperation with NASA going strong
Blue-and-white technology plays an important part in American space missions both present and past
By David Shamah
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