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Radiation Protection en Route to the Moon

Radiation measurements from the Artemis 1 mission revealed that the Orion spacecraft provided effective radiation protection, potentially enabling even a mission to Mars

Weizmann Institute of Science/ Ettay Nevo | 10.03.24

Doritos in space and water on the moon: This week in space

A successful conclusion to the pioneering private mission, promising radiation data from Artemis 1, evidence of water on the Moon and plans for a lunar communication network

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 09.27.24

First private spacewalk: This week in space

Communication satellites featuring Israeli developments, record crowding in space and a surprising new volcano; this week in space

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 09.16.24

השרה גמליאל ליד דגם של חללית ותמונות של אסטרונאוטים המיועדים להקיף את הירח בתוכנית ארטמיס

First Israeli woman astronaut? Innovation minister pushes for historic NASA training

During visit to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Innovation Minister Gila Gamliel announces her efforts to support training of Israeli woman astronaut through NASA

Ynet | 09.14.24

The main mission will be to search for evidence of past life on Mars. China’s first Mars rover, Zhurong, next to its lander

Israeli intelligence and Chinese samples: This week in space

A major deal for ISI, China's plans to bring samples from Mars, the Polaris Dawn mission underway, NASA's space sail project, and a farewell to an old rocket

Ettay Nevo / Davidson Institute of Science | 09.14.24

First private astronauts conduct historic spacewalk on SpaceX’s Polaris mission

Mission, which also set record for highest human orbit since 1972, includes 5 days of scientific experiments before scheduled splashdown in Atlantic

Yaron Drukman | 09.12.24

A severe blow to the prestige of the aviation giant, which could leave NASA with a monopoly on manned space flights. The Starliner spacecraft docked at the International Space Station

This week in space: Delays, failures and an Israeli simulation

Historic private mission delayed, rare explosion of SpaceX rocket, Boeing's setbacks, a small step for Bereshit 2, Israeli weather satellites, planets without a sun and an intriguing auction

Ettay Nevo / The Davidson Institute of Science | 09.10.24

Israel-American takes hostages' dog tag to space

Ephraim Rabin, an Israeli-American businessman, embarked on the 'Blue Origin' spacecraft with symbols: 'When you're up there, what you realize how small and insignificant the planet is and that we shouldn't be fighting'

Alexandra Lukash | 09.06.24

The first spacewalk by private astronauts, breaking historical boundaries. Illustration of an astronaut floating outside the Dragon spacecraft

Historic Private Mission: This Week in Space

The mission includes a planned spacewalk by a private astronaut crew for the first time and are set to test SpaceX's new spacesuits, designed for both in-cabin use and extravehicular activities

Ettay Nevo / The Davidson Institute of Science | 09.06.24

Historic private space mission set to launch

Private astronauts set to embark on a groundbreaking mission, a Chinese spacecraft orbits the Moon, and a complex maneuver unfolds on the way to Jupiter; This week in space

Ettay Nevo, The Davidson Institute of Science | 08.30.24

A private mission set to blur the boundaries between private and professional space missions. The spacewalk exit from the Dragon spacecraft

China's Starlink: This Week in Space

Chinese company builds its own satellite communication network, Boeing's spacecraft is still delayed, a private mission is approaching, and the Artemis lunar station is too small

Ettay Nevo / Davidson Institute of Science | 08.16.24

התיכוניסטים ששלחו את הניסוי שלהם לחלל עם המורה ניקי בסט

Teacher has cancer, pupils send medicine to space in trial

Jerusalem high school students dedicate research they conduct in the SpaceLab Ramon competition to finding a cancer cure; After winning first place, trial to be picked up by NASA

Nina Fox | 08.15.24

Can subatomic wormholes be the sources of dark energy?

Wormholes, theoretical tunnels in spacetime, could potentially explain dark energy and effect on universe's expansion, as they may allow dark energy to flow from one region to another, creating observed acceleration effect

Ynetnews | 08.12.24

Scientists propose using heat-trapping 'glitter' to make Mars habitable

Novel approach to terraforming Mars involves introducing metallic nanoparticles to warm the planet’s surface

Ynetnews | 08.12.24

מתי הבעתם משאלה למראה מטאור שחולף מעל? צולם באזור פארן

Here's how you can see the Perseid meteor shower: Strongest celestial event to peak on Monday

The year's most popular meteor shower Perseid will peak between August 11 and 13, with forecasts predicting dozens of meteors per hour; Why are they called the Perseids? How have meteors contributed to our understanding of the universe? What are this year's viewing conditions, and how can you fully enjoy this celestial display?

Dr. Igal Pat-El, Moshe Glantz | 08.11.24

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