Tag: satellite
Musk: Starlink Activated at UAE Field Hospital in Gaza
Israel approved the internet satellite service for the Rafah facility in February.
Israeli Startup’s Nanosatellite to Boost Global Communication
The nanosatellite was launched into space by SpaceX.
NASA to Launch Israel’s First Space Telescope in 2026
Israel’s first space telescope, ULTRASAT, will be launched by NASA into high Earth orbit in 2026.
The Israel Air Force Looks to Develop New Space Capabilities
The Space Administration's mission will be to examine new ways to use space “in ways that cannot be detailed."
Elon Musk: 100 Starlinks Active in Iran
Activists have smuggled the Starlink receivers into the country to circumvent regime limits on communication.
Russia Launches Iranian Satellite into Orbit
The Washington Post reported that U.S. officials are concerned “Khayyam” will allow Tehran to monitor sensitive sites and potential targets in Israel and the broader Middle East, in addition to helping Moscow wage war against Ukraine.
SpaceX Launches into Orbit 8 Satellites Built by Israeli High School Students
The teams, who spent three years on the project, gathered with officials in Florida to watch the live launch via video from NASA.
TAU-SAT1 – First Miniature Satellite Built on Tel Aviv U Campus – Orbiting Earth
At an altitude of 400 km above sea level, the nanosatellite will orbit the earth at a dizzying speed of 27,600 km per hour, or 7.6 km per second, completing a cycle around Earth every 90 minutes.
Israeli Student-Built Satellite Launched into Space
The spacecraft was developed by high school students at the Space Laboratory of the Herzliya Science Centre (HSC) and students from the Sha’ar HaNegev High school in Israel’s southern region.
Iran’s Launched Satellite Fails to Reach Orbit
Iran pointed out that the carrier rocket had successfully passed the first and second stages of the launch and only failed to pass the third.
Defense Ministry, IAI, Declassify Video of First Satellite Launch, Sept. 19, 1988
"The quality of the images generated by the different satellites is excellent and they provide us with invaluable intelligence information, proving that the sky is not the limit."
Israel Aerospace Industries, Effective Space, Announce Technological and Financial Cooperation
Effective Space is developing a unique, small spacecraft to extend the life of satellites in orbit, based on the vision to provide logistics services in the rapidly growing space economy.
Israel Aerospace Industries Sells New Observation Satellite ‘Eros C’ to Private Equity Fund
The agreement stipulates that ISI will buy IAI's new observation satellite Earth Resources Observation Satellite (EROS), a series of Israeli commercial Earth observation satellites, designed and manufactured by IAI.
IAI Space Chief: Israel’s Satellite Communications Era Over as Foreign Company Builds Amos-8
'Unfortunately, an international bid has been announced for the Amos-8 satellite that will replace it, and an international company is likely to win, bringing an end to Israel's satellite communications capabilities."
Regavim Releases Policy Paper with Solution to Bedouin Negev Housing Crisis
The comprehensive document is part of organization's new campaign to end Negev lawlessness, and offer solutions to bring the Bedouin community into the fold of Israeli society.
North Korea Tests New Rocket Engine, Another Move Towards Long-Range Missile
North Korea is continuing to test new military weapons even as US Secy of State Rex Tillerson warns diplomatic options are fading.
Israel in Space: Satellites The Size of Milk Cartons
Israel is launching two civilian satellites into space, neither of them little more than the size of a carton of milk.
IAI Successfully Completes Israeli-French Satellite Environmental Testing before Summer Launch
The satellite will be ground controlled by IAI in Israel which will be linked to two sub-stations in the Toulouse Space Center, France, and the Technological Mission Center, Rafael, Haifa, Israel.
Israeli Startup Suits Up for Outer Space
Israeli startup StemRad has designed a vest that not only protects against gamma rays in space, but also can be used here on Earth.
Russian Iskander Ballistic Missiles Spotted in Syria by Israeli Satellite
Russia's advanced Iskander SS-26 "Stone" ballistic missile system has been spotted at Latakia by Israel's satellite.
$196 M To Be Paid to Spacecom Over Amos 6 Satellite Explosion
Spacecom will receive $196 million for the loss of the Amos 6 satellite, but that doesn't cover the cost of lost revenue.
Report: S. Korean Military May Lease Israeli Reconnaissance Satellite
Pyongyang has conducted five nuclear tests in the past decade and launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of reaching US territories in the Pacific like Guam.
Ofek 11 Spy Satellite Is Alive and Well and Sending Great Pictures
The launch ten days ago looked like a success, except that, about 90 minutes later, the project engineers realized that not all systems were functioning or responsive as the satellite had entered its orbit.
Video of the SpaceX Rocket / Amos-6 Satellite Explosion [video]
The video of the rocket exploding.
Israeli Satellite Company Sold to Chinese for $285 Million
The transaction’s terms are pending the successful entry into service of Spacecom’s Amos-6 telecommunications satellite, scheduled for launch Sept. 3.
Israel Space Agency
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Adelson Donates $16.4 Million for Israeli Launch to the Moon
The Sheldon Adelson Family Foundation has contributed $16.4 million to the Israel Lunar Project to build the world smallest spacecraft that SpaceIL hopes to...
Israel’s Newest ‘Eye in the Sky’ Watching Iran
Israel has launched another military satellite to keep an eye on Iran as Tehran ramps up its nuclear development program.
Israel Launches ‘Ofek 10’ Spy Satellite
Israel successfully launched its “Ofek 10” satellite Wednesday night from the Palmachim Air Force Base near Tel Aviv.
The satellite has photo capabilities in all...