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WATCH: Israel launches satellite, sparks panic with civilians thinking it was an enemy missile

The unannounced launch of Ofek 19's satellite sparked panic in some areas of the country, where civilians thought a missile was being launched without proper alerts being deployed.

The satellite Ofek 19 unannounced launch sparked panick in some areas of the country.
Dr. Shimrit Maman is seen alongside Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel while being appointed the new chair of the Israel Space Agency.

Dr. Shimrit Maman tapped as first woman to chair Israel Space Agency

 An image of the solar system orbiting the Sun is seen at Solaris, Israel's new solar observatory, in Isfiya.

Israel opens Solaris, a major solar observatory, in Druze-majority town of Usfiya

 American astronaut in space.

Not enough women reaching for the stars, research into Israeli space industry reveals - study


Israel Space Agency, Texas trade org. sign deal for space sector collaboration

The new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will allow Israeli and Texan space sector companies to work together, advancing the industry in their respective regions.

 L-R : David Yaari, Texas Association of Business CEO Glenn Hamer, Israel Space Agency chairman Dan Blumberg, Texas Association of Business chairman Massey Villarreal.

Israel Space Agency, Space IASC sign MoU for space cybersecurity

The deal's signing comes as greater attention has been put on the high economic and security value of space-based assets.

 Uri Oron, Director-General of the Israel Space Agency.

Isaac Ben-Israel to get International Astronautical Federation prize

Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel has long been a major player in Israel's space and cyber sectors, and was chair of the Israel Space Agency for 22 years.

 Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, former chairman of the Israel Space Agency.

Space is full of 200 tons of garbage. Now what?

Space is filled with deadly rocket debris and tons of human waste.


ESA's JUICE mission to Jupiter with Israeli tech launches successfully

The JUICE mission (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) is the ESA's biggest mission ever. Israeli scientists will use it to study the gas giant's atmosphere and the possible oceans on its moons.

 The JUpiter ICy moons Explorer mission, JUICE, is seen in this artist's impression handout from NASA. NASA has selected key contributions to a 2022 European Space Agency (ESA) mission that will study Jupiter and three of its largest moons in unprecedented detail.

NASA, Israel Space Agency to cooperate on Beresheet 2 lunar mission

Israel is set to get full support from the US space agency on their widely anticipated return to the Moon, set to launch in 2025.

 ISA director Uri Oron (on the left) and NASA Associate Administrator, Robert (Bob) Cabana (on the right) sign a statement of intent to cooperate on the Beresheet2 lunar mission, on February 1, 2023.

20 years since Columbia: NASA remembers its fallen astronauts

This year's NASA Remembrance day held a special significance for Israel, as it marked the 20th anniversary of the death of Israel's first astronaut.

 Sheryl Chafee, center, Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF) Board of Directors chairperson, accompanied by NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana, and Kennedy Space Director Janet Petro, lay a wreath in front of the Space Mirror Memorial during the Day of Remembrance on Jan. 26, 2023.

NASA's Artemis I mission Orion capsule splashes down after Moon trip

Riding on board the Artemis mission was Commander "Moonikin" Campos and two manikin torsoes, Zohar and Helga, courtesy of the Israel Space Agency and Germany's DLR, respectively.

NASA's Orion Capsule is drawn to the well deck of the USS Portland after it splashed down following a successful uncrewed Artemis I Moon Mission on December 11, 2022 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.

Israel Space Agency, SPNI set up spots to watch Perseids meteor shower

The stargazing effort is part of a push to help Israelis see the most popular annual meteor shower and make the field of astronomy accessible.

 Prospective stargazers in Israel will be able to watch the Perseids meteor shower.

Israel Space Agency chair Dan Blumberg: Steering Israeli space ambitions

The new chairman has a robust background in space science and is ready to help make Israel a major player in the growing space field.

 PROF. DAN BLUMBERG, chairman, Israel Space Agency: What can be done to make Israel a major space power?

IAI extends lifespan of VENµS satellite

The satellite, which was originally intended to return to Earth, will instead continue its mission.

VENµS satellite