New planet discovered, may support human life
NASA has announced the discovery of a new planet outside our solar system that is capable of supporting human life.
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China’s Mars rover finds evidence of water on Mars
Researchers find stunning new confirmation that Mars recently had water that could have supported life.
SpaceX's most powerful rocket launches Space Force spacecraft
Falcon Heavy rocket causes massive double sonic booms in Florida as it launches into space with top secret Space Force craft.
James Webb telescope offers novel look at deep space clouds
Telescope offers extraordinary images of dense hydrogen clouds and nearby region of forming stars.
Bezos Blue Origin rocket explodes after launch
Unmanned rocket fails with booster exploding after liftoff.
First image of massive black hole at Milky Way's center unveiled
Scientists release first image of the black hole that lies at the center of our galaxy.
Israeli astronaut preparing for Seder in space
Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe speaks about his routine during his mission in space.
Uri Geller warns NASA to prepare for impending alien invasion
Israeli magician is warning that an alien species far more advanced than humans will soon invade the Earth.
NASA spacecraft will test smash an asteroid to 'save the planet'
Experiment will test whether knocking asteroid off trajectory could one day be used to prevent a space rock from crashing into the Earth.
US: Russia recklessly conducted destructive satellite test
‘Russia's dangerous and irresponsible behavior jeopardizes the long-term sustainability of outer space’, says State Dept. spokesman.
Watch: Olympics 2021 from Space
Astronauts cheer Olympic athletes from International Space Station.
Hummus in outer space? One Israeli scientist aims to find out
Stanford biophysicist Yonatan Winetraub will be sending chickpeas up to the International Space Station to test how they grow in space.
New technology to test astronauts' vision
New vision technology to be tested during upcoming RAKIA space mission may help all of us on earth to see better.
Scientists discover massive 'Galactic Wall'
'South Pole Wall,' made up of thousands of galaxies, is 1.4 billion light-years long and 600 million light-years deep.
Russia tests system to shoot down satellites
US Space Command says Russia tested missile system designed to shoot down satellites in low-earth orbit.
Astronaut tweets Hanukkah message from space
Jessica Meir wishes all Jews on Earth a happy Hanukkah from the International Space Station.
'Israel is the center of global interest'
Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis inaugurates Israeli pavilion at International Astronautical Congress.
Beresheet conducts final major maneuver on way to moon
Israeli spacecraft burns engines for 60 seconds as it shifts orbit to land on the moon next month.
The prayer written for the Israeli shuttle launch
At the request of a space scientist, local rabbi writes prayer for shuttle launch, space travel.
Realizing the dream: Touch the moon
Yariv Bash shares details of the tragic accident that left him confined to a wheelchair but hasn’t stopped him from fulfilling his dreams.
Soon: Israeli spacecraft to land on the moon
Israeli space agency partners with NASA to launch Israeli-made craft to the moon in the coming months.
Watch: Astronaut sends Holocaust remembrance message from space
US astronaut Andrew Feustel commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day with video message sent from the International Space Station.
AG: Supreme Court ruling must also benefit terrorists
AG blocks legislative initiative intended to exclude security prisoners from High Court ruling regarding minimal prisoner space.
NASA to launch mission to Sun in 2018
NASA renames mission to Sun after living scientist, explains mission will explore Sun's atmosphere and its effects on Earth's power grid.
'Great Cold Spot' found on Jupiter
Second 'Great Spot' found on Jupiter, this one dark, cold, and constantly changing in shape.
Watch: US space program launches satellite
Classified US rocket carrying satellite into space was dedicated to those who perished in recent California forest fires.
Israel launches two nano-satellites
Indian launcher sends record 102 satellites into space, two Israeli nano-satellites to help medical and environmental research.
Cause of explosion that destroyed Israeli satellite discovered
SpaceX company announces that rockets which have been grounded since September explosion will return to service next week.
Watch: Israel launches 'Ofek 11' satellite
Defense Ministry and Aerospace Industries launch new satelךite from Palmachim base. Some worry over early indications of malfunctions.
Israeli device to take off for Jupiter
Weizmann Institute scientists plan to take part in international research launch to giant planet in 2022.
Israel accepted to UN space committee, despite Arab pressure
Israel admitted to UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space by a vote of 117 to 1, following intense diplomatic efforts.
NASA, Israel Space Agency Sign Cooperation Deal
One small step for science: US-Israeli agreement to deepen cooperation over space exploration.
World Space Leaders to Attend Jerusalem Outer Space Convention
From Zion shall go forth Torah – as well as international discussions of breakthroughs in outer-space study.
Israeli Radiation Vest to Serve Deep-Space Astronauts
Israeli company starts joint R&D with Lockheed Martin to have its gamma radiation defense shields adapted for deep-space exploration.
US and China Gear Up for Space Combat
US commander warns China is building capabilities for crippling satellite warfare, details US weapons bringing fight past the stratosphere.
India Becomes Fourth Nation With Mars Satellite
Mars Orbiter Mission on Wednesday makes India first nation to complete entry on first try, and first Asian nation to the Red Planet.
Stephen Hawking vs G-d on Creation of the Universe
World renowned physicist Stephen Hawking told a packed audience in California this week the Big Bang did not require G-d for creation.
Europe, Russia Launch Mars Mission
The European Space Agency said it signed a deal on Thursday with its Russian counterpart to launch two unmanned missions to Mars.
Which Monkey Did Iran Send Into Space?
Iran's recent announcement that it had successfully sent a monkey into space stirred questions on the Internet over image differences.
Study: Space Travel May Accelerate Alzheimer's Disease
Long journeys into space, including missions to Mars, could expose astronauts to levels of cosmic radiation harmful to the brain.
Video, Photos: NASA | Earth at Night
The spectacular view of Earth at night time, acquired using new technology developed by NASA.
Israel to Host 2015 Int'l Space Conference
Israel has become one of the world's aeronautic space powers – and in 2015, will step up to host an international space conference.
Israeli Refrigerator Goes to Mars with NASA
NASA’s Curiosity rover, currently taking pictures on Mars, is using a refrigerator developed and manufactured in northern Israel.
Team SpaceIL's Dream: 'Fly Me to the Moon'
Israel intends to become the third country in the world to land on the moon -- and the first to send the world's smallest spaceship there.
Alternative Energy on Jupiter?
Israeli researchers say that Jupiter, Venus and Saturn experience lightning storms 1,000 times more powerful than those on Earth.
Scientist Predicts Proximate Encounter with Extraterrestrials
A Russian scientist predicts we will be meeting extraterrestrials in two to three decades.
The Iranian Space Monkey Cometh
Iran says it plans to launch a monkey into space in preparation for a manned flight in 2020.
Elbit Launches National Lab to Develop Space Cameras
Elbit Systems has launched a national laboratory for the development of space cameras, such as the high-resolution “Jupiter” camera.
Israel and European Space Agency Sign Revolutionary Agreement
A first of its kind agreement on cooperation in space exploration was signed between Israel and the European Space Agency (ESA).
Elbit Exhibits 'Jupiter' Space Camera
Israel's latest "eye in the sky," produced by Elbit Systems, was unveiled Wednesday at the Ilan Ramon international space conference.
Israeli Diamonds in Space - May Be a Satellite's Best Friend
Israeli diamonds now sparkle not only on happy Jewish women but also amidst twinkling stars, after Atlantis launched two of them into outer space.
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