Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed an agreement on Wednesday to cooperate on space exploration – specifically, on the "Beresheet 2" mission to the moon scheduled to launch in 2024.
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"Beresheet 2" is planning to become the first mission to execute a double landing on the moon.
"Over the past few months, we have forged a strong and strong relationship with senior UAE officials who seek to establish a deep relationship based on shared values of education, technology and inspiration for the younger generations of the two peoples," said SpaceIL founder Morris Kahn.
"Beresheet 2" is Israel's second attempt to land on the moon after the first mission crashed on the moon's surface in April 2019. The upcoming mission will carry a satellite to determine the exact time for the new moon, as both Jews and Muslims use lunar-based calendars.
In related news, Israel Aerospace Industries will lead the Israeli Space Exhibit at the 72nd International Astronautical Congress to be held in Dubai from Oct. 25 to Oct. 29.
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In a statement on Monday, IAI said that as the only Israeli pavilion to present, it will exhibit "a range of cutting-edge space solutions," including two types of spy satellites; a new mini-communications satellite concept; and "Beresheet," Israel's lunar lander.
"The field of space is a global growth engine that crosses technological, educational, business and political borders," said the company. "IAI is leading Israel's space industry from development and manufacturing to launching satellites and launchers, to ground stations for satellite control and operation, among other complementary services."
Reprinted with permission from JNS.org.
