Monthly Archives: October 2022

Israel in Space

Posted on October 11, 2022

Ben Gurion University is hosting a virtual webinar “Israel in Our Lives – Innovation & Impact” featuring Israeli scientists who are pioneering innovations in space. Oct 25 12 noon PT.  Register here. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-65HsZw2QYm43NSZoMkNXQ

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To the Moon

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israel’s Ramon.Space (see here) and Lulav Space are building the navigation system for Israel’s SpaceIL Beresheet 2 lunar lander. Ramon’s radiation-hardened computers will run Lulav’s vision-based landing sensor and algorithms. SpaceIL’s first experiment will examine critical medicines in lunar conditions. … Continue reading →

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Next-gen satellite communications

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israeli-founded Scorpio Space is developing affordable and powerful Satcom terminals for space. Its technology allows low-orbit (LEO) satellites to receive and transmit numerous communications beams at once, reducing the cost and power consumption needed to operate them. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/b1zsw9tzs https://scorpio-space.com/

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No child goes hungry at school

Posted on October 11, 2022

Last year, Israeli charity Nevet-Breakfast for Every Child (see here previously), discreetly distributed 1.8 million sandwiches for their 10am snack to 11,000 children at 238 schools throughout Israel. The children were from all sectors including secular, Haredi, Arab, Bedouin, and … Continue reading →

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Aid to Florida

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israeli voluntary emergency response organization United Hatzalah has dispatched a second relief team, this time to assist Floridians following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. The organization previously sent relief missions to Florida after Hurricane Irma in 2017 and the … Continue reading →

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Helping hurricane victims in Puerto Rico

Posted on October 11, 2022

Just before Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year), medical and psychological experts from Israel’s emergency medical organization United Hatzalah flew to the south of the island of Puerto Rico. They will provide medical care to victims of Hurricane Fiona and … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Shalom from space

Posted on October 11, 2022

International Space Station (ISS) Commander Samantha Cristoforetti posted photos of Israel on her Twitter account last Saturday, punctuated with a “Shalom,”.  The Italian astronaut is the first woman to command the ISS. https://www.timesofisrael.com/international-space-station-commander-snaps-nighttime-photos-of-israeli-city-lights/ https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/technology-science/1664734480-astronaut-posts-photos-of-israel-taken-from-space

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More Ukrainian aid

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israel just donated more than one million dollars’ worth of critical medical equipment to the children’s hospital in Kyiv. Israel has also allocated millions of shekels to rehabilitate up to twenty injured Ukrainians and amputees in Israel. Two of the … Continue reading →

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Israeli tech on display in Buenos Aires

Posted on October 11, 2022

More than 700 people attended the Expo Atid (Future) exhibition in Buenos Aires. They were given a complete overview of Israel’s latest technology, including water management, agriculture, and alternative energies. https://www.israel21c.org/israel21c-presents-picture-of-future-at-buenos-aires-expo/

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Energy cooperation with Morocco

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israel and Morocco have signed an agreement for energy research cooperation. It incorporates 20 groups from Moroccan universities and 33 groups from seven leading Israeli academic institutions. It covers rechargeable batteries, hydrogen, recycling, solar, storage and transportation. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/360558

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