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India, Israel discuss joint space project
Senior delegation from Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) secretly visits Israel discuss cooperation in launching of USD 10 million Israeli-made space telescope
A senior delegation from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has visited Israel secretly to discuss future cooperation and showed interest in new Israeli defense industries’ advancements.
The delegation met with senior officials from the Science Ministry and from the defense industries.
Science Minister Ophir Pines-Paz refused to comment on the visit.
One of the main subjects discussed was the project to launch the Israeli space telescope, manufactured by Electro Optics Industrial Ltd., using an Indian launcher.
The telescope, which cost over USD 10 million to manufacture, is scheduled to be launched next June, according to the latest agreements with the Indians.
It should be mentioned that India has invited Israel in the past to participate in a first of its kind project of flying a research and observation satellite around the moon, but despite an initial approval the partnership was cancelled due to budgetary concerns.
