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Israel can maintain military edge by expanding into space, sources tell 'Post'

With only seven countries deeply involved in developing space capabilities, Israel now has a larger qualitative advantage in that arena than in others where it once had an advantage.

 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.
Activists hold banners, calling for a free Iran, supporting Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi (R) and comparing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler (L) in New York, January 18, 2026; illustrative.

WATCH: Anti-regime activists hack Iran's national broadcaster, transmit Pahlavi's calls to protest

The launch pad for the Long March-2F Y13 rocket is pictured behind Chinese characters reading "China Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center" before its launch carrying the Shenzhou-13 spacecraft in China's second crewed mission to build its own space station, near Jiuquan, Gansu province, China October 15,

Ukraine says Chinese satellites may be aiding Russian attacks

SPACEX STARLINK 5 satellites are pictured in the sky seen from Svendborg on South Funen, Denmark April 21, 2020.

Starlink to reconfigure satellites into lower, safer orbit in 2026


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.

Elbit's JUPITER space camera launches with SpaceX Falcon 9 for high-resolution Earth observations

Elbit added that the camera can be integrated with both onboard systems and ground station analytics platforms, including compatibility with advanced image processing and AI engines. 

Elbit Systems' JUPITER space camera launches aboard the NAOS Satellite  aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Elon Musk officially enters the Israeli market – and publishes his price list

Starlink’s satellite internet is now in Israel, allowing even those without local ISPs to connect quickly and easily. Check Israel’s coverage map and updated prices.

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How to connect to Starlink: Elon Musk’s satellite service arrives in Israel

Starlink is starting to offer satellite internet service across Israel, with the option to register directly through the company’s website.

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Israel's Dror-1 satellite reaches orbit 36,000 km. above Earth, begins mission

The satellite’s first orbiting of Earth will take only 30 hours. After that, it will slow down and orbit Earth five times over a period of two weeks.

 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.

Pakistan launches advanced remote sensing satellite in partnership with China

Officials described the achievement as a significant milestone and expressed hope that it would support disaster management.

A Satellite image shows Nur Khan air base in Islamabad, Pakistan, May 11, 2025, after Pakistani military said it was targeted by an Indian missile attack.

National pride as Dror 1 launches: Congratulations to the State of Israel on the achievement

The CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries expressed excitement about today’s launch of the Dror 1 satellite, saying in an interview that it is already active and beginning to carry out its mission.

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New pier completed at North Korea rocket launch site, satellite imagery shows

North Korea says its military activities, including nuclear weapons, are its sovereign right and only for self-defense.

 A satellite image shows what appears to be a maritime pier under construction, at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station, in Cholsan, North Pyongan province, North Korea, July 14, 2025.

The final frontier: IAI, SpaceX launch communications satellite in historic collaboration

After Israeli satellites dominated Iran, why didn't Israel launch its own advanced IAI satellite?

 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.

WATCH: IAI launches Dror-1 satellite with SpaceX's help, toward orbit 36,000 km. above Earth

The satellite covers a distance of 3 km per second, and the first part of the flight lasts 3 minutes and 42 seconds. 

 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.