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NASA astronaut ‘fascinated’ by view of Israel from space

Before Passover, NASA astronaut on International Space Station uploads breathtaking photo of Israel.

NASA astronaut ‘fascinated’ by view of Israel from space

An Israeli astronaut coming to space in 2020?

Israel's Science Minister meets in Washington with NASA chief to discuss possibility of Israeli astronaut joining future NASA mission.

An Israeli astronaut coming to space in 2020?

Columbia space shuttle remains arrive in Israel

On loan from NASA, remains of space shuttle Columbia arrive on display at Ilan Ramon conference for Israel Space week.

Columbia space shuttle remains arrive in Israel

Remembering Ilan Ramon 13 years after his death

On the 13th anniversary of the Columbia explosion, Israel's first astronaut llan Ramon is remembered in Israel.

Remembering Ilan Ramon 13 years after his death

2015 officially the hottest year ever on Earth

Scientists report that last year was the hottest year by far since records were started in 1880.

2015 officially the hottest year ever on Earth

NASA and Israel Sign Space Cooperation Agreement

NASA administrator seals important agreement greatly deepening cooperation, amid Astronautical Congress being held in Jerusalem.

NASA and Israel Sign Space Cooperation Agreement

NASA, Israel Space Agency Sign Cooperation Deal

One small step for science: US-Israeli agreement to deepen cooperation over space exploration.

NASA, Israel Space Agency Sign Cooperation Deal

Top Sukkot News Highlights

As the second day of Sukkot ends for Jews in the Diaspora, Arutz Sheva presents the top headlines from the last 48 hours.

Top Sukkot News Highlights

NASA Discoveres Earth-like Planet

Kepler 452b has a solid surface, orbits its star every 385 days, and could conceivably harbor life.

NASA Discoveres Earth-like Planet

'New Horizons' Space Ship Flies by Pluto

NASA provides best image yet of dwarf planet, hi-res images to start streaming in soon.

'New Horizons' Space Ship Flies by Pluto

NASA Chief Scientist Claims Aliens Will Be Found by 2025

Sci-fi or science? Head of NASA says proof of alien life just years away, top NASA administrator adds it will be found in our solar system.

NASA Chief Scientist Claims Aliens Will Be Found by 2025

Plans For First Israeli to the Moon?

Director Menachem Kidron argues space flight is safer, especially on International Space Station, supports idea of more Israelis in space.

Plans For First Israeli to the Moon?

Israel Set to Send Second Astronaut Into Space

Reports indicate Israeli Space Agency is coordinating to have astronaut sent to space, first since Ilan Ramon's tragic death.

Israel Set to Send Second Astronaut Into Space

NASA Seeks to Tow Astroid to Moon, Says US Senator

NASA wants to tow astroid into orbit around moon, as part of a long-range plan towards establishing permanent manned outposts in space.

NASA Seeks to Tow Astroid to Moon, Says US Senator

NASA Rover Discovers Conditions Once Suited to Life on Mars

An analysis of a Mars rock sample by the Curiosity rover has unveiled minerals that are the building blocks of life, NASA said Tuesday.

NASA Rover Discovers Conditions Once Suited to Life on Mars

NASA Working on Asteroid Detection, Says They are Rare

NASA is working on asteroid warning systems that can detect objects from space like the one that struck Russia last week

NASA Working on Asteroid Detection, Says They are Rare

Astronomers Believe Jupiter's Moon May Reveal Life

US astronomers looking for life in the solar system are looking towards Europa, one of the moons of Jupiter, which has an ocean.

Astronomers Believe Jupiter's Moon May Reveal Life

New Study: At Least 17 Billion Earth-Sized Planets in Milky Way

Astronomers using NASA's Kepler spacecraft found that about 17 percent of stars in our galaxy have a planet about the size of Earth

New Study: At Least 17 Billion Earth-Sized Planets in Milky Way

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.

Study: Space Travel May Accelerate Alzheimer's Disease

Video, Photos: NASA | Earth at Night

The spectacular view of Earth at night time, acquired using new technology developed by NASA.

Video, Photos: NASA | Earth at Night

New Pictures of Mars Landscape Similar to Negev

Mars or the Negev? NASA releases new pictures of “Mt. Sharp, Mars,” which show rugged hills and canyons amazingly similar to the Negev.

New Pictures of Mars Landscape Similar to Negev

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.

Israeli Refrigerator Goes to Mars with NASA

‘Star Wars’ Meteor Shower Rains on Israel

Nine thousands Israelis in the Negev witnessed the Perseid meteor shower, hours after Jews recited the prayer “His will orders the stars.”

‘Star Wars’ Meteor Shower Rains on Israel

Photos: Welcome to Mars

Curiosity photos from Mars show “Mount Sharp,” 3.4 miles high. NASA scientists call the descent and landing a “miracle of engineering.”

Photos: Welcome to Mars

‘Curiosity’ Lands on Mars after ‘Seven Minutes of Terror’

The Mars science rover Curiosity landed on the Martian surface Monday after passing through what NASA called “seven minutes of terror.”

‘Curiosity’ Lands on Mars after ‘Seven Minutes of Terror’

Solar Flare to Pound Purim

A massive solar flare will give the Earth a 'bit of a jolt' this Purim as we head towards next year's solar cycle apex.

Solar Flare to Pound Purim

NASA Astronauts Try Out Israeli-Designed Device

NASA astronauts are using a GE Healthcare device designed in Israel for monitoring the impact of space travel on the human body.

NASA Astronauts Try Out Israeli-Designed Device

NASA Tutorial: 'Capital of Israel is Tel Aviv'

The US was first to put a man on the moon -- but its space agency apparently can't figure out where the capital of Israel is on Earth.

NASA Tutorial: 'Capital of Israel is Tel Aviv'

NASA Launches Mars Rover 'Curiosity'

Amid the global economic downturn NASA is sending a $2.5 billion dollar rover to Mars in search of inhabitants that may have supported life.

NASA Launches Mars Rover 'Curiosity'

US Astronomers Find Planet With Two Suns

US astronomers say they have discovered the first recorded planet orbiting two suns, but Kepler-16b is 200 light years away.

US Astronomers Find Planet With Two Suns

NASA Launching Jupiter Probe

NASA is poised to launch a $1B probe to Jupiter, which is expected to arrive in 2016.

NASA Launching Jupiter Probe

Israeli Bone Cell Experiment to Take off with Endeavor Shuttle

Monday’s scheduled launch of the Endeavor will carry an Israeli experiment that began on the 2003 shuttle that ended in the death of Ilan Ramon.

Israeli Bone Cell Experiment to Take off with Endeavor Shuttle

Live Webcast: Israeli-NASA Voyage into Space

An Israeli-NASA team-up will present a live webcast Sunday night, using a robotic telescope for a special journey into deep space.

Live Webcast: Israeli-NASA Voyage into Space

Jewish Astronaut Considers Aliyah

American Jewish astronaut Garrett Reisman considers aliyah to Israel.

Jewish Astronaut Considers Aliyah

NASA, AIPAC Mourn a 'Friend of Israel' - 'Uncle Ted' Stevens

NASA mourns the death Tuesday of Senator Ted Stevens, who died in a plane crash that also nearly killed the space agency's ex-head and his son.

NASA, AIPAC Mourn a 'Friend of Israel' - 'Uncle Ted' Stevens

Jewish Astronaut Carries Jewish Heritage Proclamation to Space

Jewish astronaut Garrett Reisman will take the US presidential proclamation of Jewish Heritage Month into space aboard the Atlantis shuttle.

Jewish Astronaut Carries Jewish Heritage Proclamation to Space

NASA Launches Effort for Closer Cooperation with Israel

The president of NASA is visiting Israel and urging closer cooperation with the Jewish State. He praised Israel’s space technology expertise.

NASA Launches Effort for Closer Cooperation with Israel

100 Israeli Police Heading for Haiti

The United Nations asked Israel to help out, and the Jewish state will send 100 policemen to stop looting in Haiti.

100 Israeli Police Heading for Haiti

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.

Israeli Diamonds in Space - May Be a Satellite's Best Friend