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An insatiable curiosity. High school student Carl Sagan, 1951

The astronomer who brought the cosmos closer to us

Marking 90 years since the birth of Carl Sagan, a trailblazer in planetary science and astrobiology, who became an iconic advocate for science in the media and the public sphere through popular books and a successful TV series

Ettay Nevo/Weizmann Institute of Science | 12.13.24

הבדיקה התקיימה ביום לא מייצג? כוכב הלכת אורנוס וטבעותיו בצילום של טלסקופ החלל ג'יימס ווב

Uranus: New insights into a magnetic mystery

New study suggests findings regarding Uranus's magnetic field may have been atypical rather than representative of the planet’s usual characteristics

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 11.29.24

Success amid partial disappointment in 6th Starship test

During Starship’s sixth test flight, SpaceX opted not to attempt catching the booster by the launch tower; However, the spacecraft demonstrated strong performance, including successful engine reignition in space

Ettay Nevo, Davidson Institute | 11.22.24

Will the station hold up? This week in space

The U.S. and Russia disagree on the severity of air leaks at the ISS, Starship prepares for another ambitious test, NASA faces internal challenges, a possible Martian shoreline and surprising findings about Uranus

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 11.22.24

Get ready for Starship’s comeback: this week in space

The new lunar vehicle is unveiled, India’s space program faces delays, new Iranian satellites launched and a veteran space telescope is bidding farewell

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 11.16.24

Missiles, intelligence and nukes: Iran’s arms race reaches space

Years after its first satellite launch, Iran runs dual space programs; while promoting civilian goals, the Revolutionary Guard develops spy satellites with Russian support; Western officials warn satellite launch tech mirrors that used for ballistic missiles

Lior Ben Ari | 11.15.24

A pioneering project to generate power from solar energy in space

Space-based solar power: Generating electricity above Earth

Countries worldwide are advancing technologies to generate electricity from massive solar panel arrays in space, aiming to harness continuous solar energy for a sustainable and reliable power source

Yuval Rosenberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 11.09.24

Dr. Shimrit Maman focuses on fostering international collaborations. Maman at the astronautics conference in Milan with UAE astronauts Hazzaa Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi, Tal Ramon (son of the late Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, center), and Gil Doron, CEO of the Ramon Foundation (right)

Israel soars with senior position in the International Astronautical Federation

A prestigious appointment for an Israeli space researcher, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket preparing for launch, a new crew aboard the Chinese space station, and an astronaut hospitalized after landing

Ettay Nevo/ The Davidson Institute of Science | 11.08.24

Mesmerizing aurora borealis amazes veteran star photographer: 'I've never seen anything like it'

Roi Levi predicted that 2024 would be the best year to witness the northern lights, and his stunning recent photos from Iceland have left us speechless

Asaf Rozen | 10.31.24

הכרה בינלאומית משמחת ומרגשת. פרופ' אלון גני בכנס

Awards and achievements for Israel: This week in space

A prestigious award for an Israeli rocket propulsion researcher, coatings from an Israeli company gain recognition en route to Jupiter, SpaceX’s latest achievements and the new lunar suits

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 10.23.24

Searching for life on Europa: This week in space

Mission to Jupiter’s moon launched after a hurricane delay, a European spacecraft will study asteroid deflection, a new Mars sample return mission being developed and researchers investigate why the Moon cooled the COVID-19 pandemic

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 10.18.24

The neighboring planet that was finally discovered

After years of searching, researchers confirm the existence of a small planet orbiting Barnard's Star, one of our closest stellar neighbors

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 10.16.24

SpaceX spacecraft booster lands back on Earth in historic test run

Company successfully catches the spacecraft's booster rocket in launch tower clamps as it returns to earth, allowing for its reuse in other tests and eventual space launch; NASA to use rocket in 2026 mission to the moon

Ynet | 10.13.24

Oleg Kononenko exits the Soyuz spacecraft after landing in Kazakhstan

Russian cosmonaut breaks record for longest stay in space

Oleg Kononenko accumulates a total of 1,111 days in orbit; Trump in a campaign promise says if elected, the U.S. will land on Mars by 2028 while ally Elon Musk's SpaceX battles FAA regulations

Davidson Institute of Science, Ettay Nevo | 10.11.24

התעניין מגיל צעיר במדע ובטכנולוגיה, ואהב לבנות מכשירים אלקטרוניים. ון אלן בוחן את החללית פיוניר 2

James Van Allen: The scientist who reached into space

This month marks 110 years since the birth of James Van Allen, the American researcher who discovered the magnetic radiation belts and led numerous pioneering studies in space exploration

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 10.05.24