Space
Israeli hospital to join NASA, SpaceX mission to study microgravity’s effects on diseases
For this experiment, Sheba will partner with the US firm SpaceTango to grow several bacterial species aboard the ISS using a specially designed Earth-controlled system.
At least six tiny moons are orbiting us right now — and no one noticed
Chunk of Mars sells for $5.3 million at New York auction
The image that forced NASA to clarify: There are no trees on Mars
Dr. Shimrit Maman tapped as first woman to chair Israel Space Agency
Dr. Shimrit Maman will be the first woman to chair the Israel Space Agency steering committee. Her appointment comes amid a spotlight on the strategic importance of space technology.
NASA repairs Juno space probe camera from 600 million kilometers away
Jupiter and Earth were near their closest all year, but it still took over half an hour for a signal to go from Earth to the probe or vice-versa.
Space: Israel's newest front in war against terror proxies
Israel's Arrow missile defense system managed to intercept a Houthi missile above the Karman line. And in doing so, the world entered the age of space combat.
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.
Scientists detect the most massive black hole merger ever observed
Professor Mark Hannam stated, 'These are the largest black holes we have confidently measured using gravitational waves.'
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?
Asteroid the size of 145 Elmos to fly past Earth on Tuesday, July 15 - NASA
Asteroid 2025 MA90 is set to fly past the Earth on Tuesday, July 15. With an estimated diameter of 88.8 meters, that comes out to around 145 Elmos, thanks to measurements taken by Drew Brees.
Israel must fund national space strategy that balances defense, scientific goals - editorial
Space is no longer the final frontier; rather, it is the next marketplace. Dror-1 proves that Israel can thrive in that area.
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.
A rogue star could cast Earth into darkness – and that would be the end of humanity
A new study outlines a rare but chilling scenario: A wandering star from the depths of the galaxy could disrupt the orbits of the planets, fling Earth out of the solar system – and end humanity.
Two asteroids the size of 32 George Washingtons to pass Earth on Fourth of July - NASA
Americans will use anything but the metric system. So let's put that to its most logical conclusion and measure asteroids with the first US president: George Washington.
