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Last week, our offices at SpaceIL turned into a #storytelling hub as we hosted a special workshop initiated by Doron Landau, SpaceIL’s supporter and early partner, organized by CREATION-SPACE and led by Ben Wiener, author of the Amazon Best Seller "Fever Pitch". As part of the Earth-Space Tech Ventures program by Creation-Space (co-founded by Doron Landau), visionary #startup founders got a fresh perspective on the art of storytelling. They explored how to : - Sharpen their pitch and communicate their vision more clearly - Engage investors with compelling narratives - Refine their launch strategy with practical tools   We were proud to provide the space for such an inspiring gathering and to support the ecosystem of #entrepreneurs building the future of space and technology. We can’t wait to see how these founders apply their new skills to scale their impact on Earth and beyond. Cheers to Creation-Space, Ben Wiener, and all the brilliant startups that joined the event: OASIX Energy | Alumentry | Arbell Energy Ltd. | inhayle | ELSSWAY | Grafenika | Filo | NWPT LLC | 3Dsil | Tclimate Ltd   #CreationSpace #SpaceIL #Innovation #SpaceTech #startups

אתמול בערב זכינו לחגוג, להודות ולהתכנס יחד באירוע שהוקדש כולו למתנדבות ולמתנדבים המדהימים שלנו ושל התעשייה האווירית שמשתפים איתנו פעולה כבר מספר שנים– האנשים שמובילים אותנו קדימה, יום יום, מתוך תשוקה, מחויבות ואמונה בחשיבות החינוך והחדשנות בתחום החלל. 🚀  נפגשנו במשרדי monday.com בתל אביב שכלל עדכוני קהילה מ-Shimon Sarid , מנכ"ל העמותה ומ-Shir Oz , מנהלת הקהילה של SpaceIL על כל מה שמתרחש בימים אלה, ומה עוד צפוי בעתיד, ולקינוח – זכינו לשמוע הרצאת אורח מעניינת במיוחד מאת ד"ר Meir Moalem , יזם חלל ומנכ"ל Multimodis, על טיסת הקולומביה – כרוניקה של אסון. הערב הזה היה תזכורת לכך שהעשייה שלנו היא קודם כל אנשים. אנשים שבוחרים לחלום, לפעול, להאמין שאפשר, ולהפוך את החלל לנגיש, מרגש ומשמעותי גם לדורות הבאים. תודה לשיר עוז על תכנון וארגון האירוע המושלם ול-Monday על האפשרות לקיים את האירוע במשרדים המדהימים ול-Maayan Sar Shalom על הליווי והעזרה בקיום האירוע המוצלח. תודה מיוחדת לכל מי שהגיע, שלקח חלק, ושממשיך להיות חלק מהמשימה שלנו – יחד אנחנו בונים עתיד מרגש לישראל. IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries Kfir Damari #SpaceIL #התעשייה_האווירית #מתנדבים #הוקרה #קהילת_החלל #חדשנות #חינוך #השראה #ThankYou

Yesterday, the WiSpace community gathered at Earth & Beyond Ventures' offices for an event hosted by its partner, Doron Landau. Led by Maya Glickman-Pariente and Michal Ziso, the event brought together inspiring women from across the Israeli space ecosystem to discuss the future of gender representation in the industry. A central part of the conversation was Inbal Orpaz's presentation of the gender research led by her and Avi Blasberger, initiated by us and The Parasol Foundation Trust. The research sheds light on the current state of gender diversity in the Israeli space ecosystem and the challenges that still lie ahead. The event also featured discussions and an inspiring pitch of Naama Nicotra, founder of NakedPak, about her journey and her creative solution for sustainable food packaging. At #SpaceIL, we are proud to be part of the effort to shape a more diverse and inclusive Israeli space ecosystem and we believe that this research is just the first step in sparking awareness and promoting change across the space sector. #WomenInSpace #SpaceIndustry #Diversity #Innovation #Leadership #STEM #Sustainability #SpaceIL #ParasolFoundation #WiSpace

ילדי שניידר עפים לחלל! איך מחברים בין מדע, תקווה ורגעים של קסם – גם בתוך בית חולים? בדיוק בשביל זה הגענו למרכז שניידר לרפואת ילדים מקבוצת כללית, יחד עם התעשייה האווירית ועמותת "ילדים שלנו", כדי להפוך את החלל למשהו שילדות וילדים יכולים לגעת בו – גם במסגרת השהות או הביקור בבית החולים. זו השנה הרביעית שבה #SpaceIL יוזמת הפנינג חלל מרגש, שהתקיים בלובי של בית החולים והזמין את הילדים והילדות לרדת מהמחלקות לחוויה מיוחדת במינה: הרכבת דגמי חלליות בראשית ולוויינים של התעשייה האווירית, פינות יצירה, פינת צילום, איפור בהשראת גלקסיות, והדמיה של נחיתת חללית על הירח. מעבר לרגעי השמחה וההפוגה מהשגרה, האירוע הזה פותח דלת לעולם המדע והטכנולוגיה – ומראה שגם מהחלל הכי רחוק, אפשר להביא אור למקום הכי קרוב ללב. כמו בכל שנה, ההפנינג התקיים בסימן "מיורי לבראשית" – על רקע שני תאריכים היסטוריים: טיסתו של האדם הראשון יורי גגארין לחלל (12.4) ונחיתת "#בראשית", החללית הישראלית הראשונה על הירח (11.4). תודה ענקית לשותפים שלנו – התעשייה האווירית, מרכז שניידר, עמותת "ילדים שלנו", ולכל המתנדבות והמתנדבים המדהימים שלנו.   IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel Shir Oz Sahar Rubin Peretz Daniela Geron Rebecca Yoffe Itamar Guez Keren Brand JJ Schwartz Orly Shachar

Last week, SpaceIL’s longtime supporter and early partner, Doron Landau, together with Moon2Mars Ventures, Earth & Beyond Ventures, and CREATION-SPACE, had the privilege of meeting Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, to honor Steve and David Braverman—visionary leaders who have been instrumental in advancing Israel’s space and deep-tech industries. At SpaceIL, we know that pioneering space exploration takes more than just #technology-it takes a strong ecosystem of partners, investors, and dreamers who dare to push boundaries. Thank you, Doron Landau and all those working to propel Israel’s space industry forward!

The gender research conducted by the Parasol Foundation and SpaceIL on the status of women in the space sector highlights the challenges they face and emphasizes the need for leading women in the field and ensure women have equal opportunities to excel in space exploration. In response to this research, Shirit Schwarz, Astrorad PM at StemRad said "Equal opportunities start with a diverse team and extend to tailoring product solutions for everyone! At StemRad, a diverse team of women and men – scientists, engineers, designers, and textile experts – developed groundbreaking radiation protection solutions designed for both women and men.  The challenge was clear: women required more complex solutions to achieve the same level of protection as men. That’s where we started. Today, Zohar, equipped with the AstroRad vest, alongside Helga and Captain Campus, is the "astronaut" who has traveled the farthest from Earth. The AstroRad vest, with its advanced radiation protection, enables true equality of opportunity in space exploration – for both women and men. Don’t give up on a sector just because it requires adaptations. Don’t compromise – enable" Parasol Foundation Trust Read the full gender research here : https://bit.ly/4hkpMKV #space #womenempowerment #spaceexploration #womeninspace

Dr. Shimrit Maman, a BGU senior scientist and advocate for gender equity in #STEM, congratulated SpaceIL and The Parasol Foundation on their groundbreaking research addressing gender representation in the Israeli space industry. “This is an important step forward in shedding light on the persistent gender disparities within the space sector,” Dr. Maman remarked. “The findings not only highlight the underrepresentation of women in the Israeli space industry but also align with the #Space4Women #UNOOSA landmark study, which underscores similar global challenges in achieving gender equality in the space sector.” Dr. Maman commended the research’s focus on actionable recommendations, such as targeted education initiatives, mentorship programs, and the creation of equitable career pathways, to improve gender representation. “This research is a pivotal milestone in driving awareness and change. Increasing diversity in the space sector is essential—not just as a matter of fairness but to ensure innovation and excellence in this critical industry,” she added. Parasol Foundation Trust Shimrit Maman, PhD Ben-Gurion University of the Negev See the full gender research here: https://bit.ly/4hkpMKV

A recent gender research by SpaceIL and The Parasol Foundation reveals the significant underrepresentation of women in space field and provide some recommendations for improving gender representation.  In response to this research, Professor Daniella E. Raveh , Dean of the Aerospace Faculty at the Technion said “We are proud to champion the importance of inclusivity and diversity in our field. The challenges of space exploration require innovative thinking from individuals of all backgrounds. Introducing more female engineers to space-related disciplines is not just a matter of equity—it is critical to the success of such an ambitious field. Historically, women have been underrepresented in aerospace engineering, but in the past years the trend is changing and now, approximately 30% of our undergraduate students are female.  Space exploration represents humanity’s collective future. To inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, we must ensure that young women see themselves represented in the work we do and the dreams we achieve. Our role as educators is to build an environment where talent, not stereotypes, determines opportunity.” See the full report here: https://bit.ly/4hkpMKV Parasol Foundation Trust Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Technion #womenempowerment #genderesearch #Space

A Truly Special Day at the International Space Conference! 💫 This week we participated in the International Space Conference in memory of Ilan Ramon, and it was a fantastic opportunity for us to present the Beresheet2 mission to representatives from space agencies around the world and to a professional audience from the field. Throughout the conference, held by the Israel Space Agency at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Government of Israel we were thrilled to see the great interest in our mission – both in the engineering plan and in the educational program, #SpaceUP, which connects young generations to the worlds of science and space. At our booth in the exhibition hall, we displayed a full-size model of the Beresheet 2 lander, which captured the attention of the attendees. Many visitors stopped by, asked questions, and the model became a popular corner at the conference. The Exciting Moment of the Conference : A unique Israel-Italy Collaboration to Advance the Beresheet2 Moon Mission. Brigadier General Uri Oron, head of the Israel Space Agency, and Professor Teodoro Valente, head of the Italian Space Agency, recently signed a letter of intent for cooperation on the #Beresheet2 mission, developed by SpaceIL. This collaboration between Israel and Italy is set to significantly advance lunar research and boost both countries’ positioning in the global space ecosystem. This agreement marks a major step forward in international space cooperation and paves the way for significant advancements in lunar research. We are proud to collaborate with more countries on our important journey to the Moon. Shimon Sarid | Shaked M. Ben Shoushan | Moshe Medina #space #Beresheet #collaboration #spaceexploration

A new gender study by SpaceIL and The Parasol Foundation, led by Inbal Orpaz and Avi Blasberger, examines the representation of women in the Israeli space industry while comparing it to global trends to provide an up-to-date overview 🚺👩🏼🚀 This is a groundbreaking study, the first of its kind, offering an in-depth analysis of women’s representation in the space sector. The study’s goal is to identify the points where engagement decreases and provide recommendations for increasing female representation in this critical industry. Why is this report so important? 🔎 Diversity is the key to innovation! Only by understanding where the gaps lie can we join forces and empower women and girls to aim high—up to the stars 💫 Curious to know the findings and recommendations for improvement? Check out the link to the study https://lnkd.in/dB_gJ-KK   Parasol Foundation Trust Inbal Orpaz pic : Sahar Rubin Peretz, Daniela Geron , Sapir Berkman, Michal Pushkov, Rebecca Yoffe #womeninspace #diversity #space #womenempowerment #womeninscience