SpaceIL is a non-profit organization aimed to inspire the next generation for STEM education, by executing highly challenging and inspiring scientific and educational space missions. Founded in 2011, SpaceIL launched the first Israeli spacecraft, Beresheet1, to the moon in 2019
- Noa Margalit
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- http://www.spaceil.com
Beresheet1 Achievements
Israel became the fourth country to ever touch the moon by a lunar lander. Beresheet1 is also the first worldwide non- governmental, low-cost lunar program. In addition to being a source of national pride & inspiration, Beresheet1 has a huge educational impact. It's a dream that came true in a big way!
Beresheet2 Mission
Beresheet2 is comprised of three Spacecraft system: one mothership (orbiter) and two lunar landers. When captured by the moon, the mothership will release the two landers for landing at different sites. The mothership will continue to orbit the moon for 2-5 years of scientific & educational mission
Beresheet2 Unique added Values
An Unprecedented inspiring challenge - One mission, two landings!
Beresheet2 has the potential to land on both sides of the moon. It has different scientific payloads at the landers and orbiter. Through its innovative design, Beresheet2 orbiter will serve as a worldwide interactive space education system
Program Management
The program was officially launched BY President Rivlin on DEC 9th 2020. SpaceIL leads the program with the support of Israel Space Agency.
SpaceIL calls for international partners to join in.
Regional countries are most welcome as part of a peace and normalization process. The program's total estimated cost is about $100M. Launch window: Mid 2024