Ilan Ramon
Jerusalem partners with NASA, looks forward to first Israeli woman in space
The deal will anchor joint projects with NASA until 2035, and is designed to expand already close cooperation on flagship projects.
This week in Jewish history: Israel's first astronaut, invention of cardioverter-defibrillator
Astronaut Ilan Ramon’s space diary finds a home at Israel’s National Library
Grapevine June 4, 2023: Remembering Ilan Ramon
15 outstanding Israeli high school students receive Ramon Award
The recipients of the award receive a stipend in recognition of their voluntary activism and initiative in their communities.
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.
On this day in 2003: Ilan Ramon dies aboard Columbia Space Shuttle
Ramon, Israel's first astronaut, was killed along with the rest of his crew when the space shuttle disintegrated upon reentering the Earth's atmosphere.
One giant leap: Eytan Stibbe becomes first Israeli to board International Space Station
The mission, led by Houston-based start-up Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX and NASA is a historic moment for science and space travel
Second Israeli in space a cause for celebration - editorial
Israelis, supporters of Israel and space travel enthusiasts will be rooting for the crew as they follow the progress of the exciting 10-day Rakia mission, which is set to dock at the ISS on Saturday.
On This Day: Israel's Ilan Ramon dies in Columbia space shuttle disaster in 2003
During its launch, the space shuttle orbiter's left wing was damaged when part of the polyurethane foam insulation on the external tank broke off. This would lead to the disaster upon reentry
The magic of Mitzpe Ramon
Mitzpe Ramon is a small town in the southern Negev desert established three years after the State of Israel was founded.
Israel's next astronaut will lead scientific research on private space trip
Axiom Space, the company organizing the trip, said that at least 25 experiments will be conducted in space, requiring over 100 hours of research work conducted by the astronauts.
Jewish-American astronaut Jessica Meir addresses TAU
“Israel is a very important part of me,” Meir said, mentioning the personal items she brought to the International Space Station, such as an Israeli flag and Hanukkah socks.
Ilan Ramon, Israel’s 1st astronaut, and the meaning of life
As a 23-year-old fighter pilot, Ramon was pondering his purpose in the world. A professor offered insight.
IDF releases new footage of Ilan Ramon discussing Operation Opera
The former fighter pilot and astronaut discussed the connection between the strike, his mother who survived the Holocaust and his mission to space.
