Israel Space Forum

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The article discusses the growth and potential of the Israeli space industry, highlighting the role of the company רקיע, led by CEO הדר ורניק־שלו. The company aims to advance the space sector in Israel by fostering international collaborations through the Israeli Space Forum. The forum, launched in February, connects Israeli companies with global space industry players, promoting technological and scientific advancements. The article emphasizes the shift in the space industry from government-dominated to a more open market, with private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin leading innovations. This transformation presents new opportunities for Israeli companies to participate in global space missions, including lunar and Mars missions, by developing technological components or engaging in scientific research.

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The International Astronautical Congress (CAI) is taking place in Milan, showcasing a large national pavilion by the Israeli Space Forum in collaboration with the Export Institute and the Space Agency. The event, organized by the International Astronautical Federation, serves as a global platform for space agencies, private companies, entrepreneurs, scientists, academics, and government officials. Major space agencies like NASA and ESA, along with international partners such as SpaceX and Blue Origin, participate annually. The Israeli pavilion includes major companies like Elbit and Rafael, as well as startups. The goal is to promote the Israeli space industry and create business opportunities and international collaborations. Israeli companies met with key players like Axiom and Voyager, which focus on building private space stations and developing scientific experiment platforms.

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The article discusses the role of the Israeli Space Forum in aiding small companies and startups in the competitive space industry. Companies like NSLComm, SIM.SPACE, and brain.space have benefited from the forum, which provides a platform for building international partnerships and expanding into new markets. Asaf Levin, CEO of SIM.SPACE, and Effie Kasantini, CEO of NSLComm, emphasize the importance of networking in the space industry. Yair Levy, co-founder and CEO of brain.space, highlights the forums role in exposing the company to international entities like NASA. The forum helps these companies showcase their technologies and expand their ecosystems. The Israeli pavilion at a global space conference featured major companies like Elbit Systems and Rafael, along with government-funded startups.