Events

Rakia mission and the Israel Space Agency (ISA) under the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology invite you to 21st Ilan Ramon International Space Conference The central professional conference of Israel Space Week 2026, bringing together the global space community for a high-level discussion on the future of human space exploration. When: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, 08:00–14:00 Where: Smolarz Auditorium, Tel Aviv University The conference will convene astronauts, executive leaders from the global space industry, policymakers, academic researchers, students, artists, and distinguished international speakers, alongside key figures from Israel’s space ecosystem. Taking place after two years marked by regional and global conflict, the conference will offer space for reflection on the lessons learned during times of uncertainty, the importance of international cooperation, and the role of space as a platform for resilience, dialogue, and shared progress. This year’s program will focus on human spaceflight, exploring the journey to space, and examining how human missions shape technology development, policy frameworks, international partnerships, and life on Earth. For more information about Israel Space Week 2026: Rakiamission.com Registration is now open!

The Technion Aerospace faculty is holding a A full-day seminar as in memory of the late Professor Emeritus Omri Rand. The event will be held in the faculty auditorium, gathering will be at 9:00 AM with light refreshments, followed by a plenary session, and a break for a light lunch. See the day's Program here. Participation in this event is free, but registration is mandatory.  

SAVE THE DATE The 65th Israel Annual Conference on Aerospace Sciences (IACAS-2026) will take place on Thursday, 19th March 2026, and will be held in Dan Panorama hotel, Tel-Aviv.

Lecturer: Or Nataf, MSc student, under the supervision of Prof. Vitaly Shaferman (AE)

The Horizon - North community meeting was held at the Technion, and began with a tour of the laboratories at the Asher Space Research Institute, led by Dr. Alex Frid. The tour included the ion engine in the Electrical Propulsion laboratory and how it operates, as well as the testing process in the vacuum chamber, and the visitors learned how it is used for orbit corrections in satellites like 'Venus.' Then they visited the Space Optics laboratory and were introduced to advanced optical systems that enable very high-resolution imaging. Then they continued to the Physics Faculty, where they were presented the field of cosmic radiation detection and the innovative detector they are developing within the framework of the GALI project, and they got a close look at the research stages in the satellite laboratory. Towards the end of the visit, community members shared some of their initiatives and preparations for Space Week, and Prof. David Pundak talked about and emphasized the importance of involving students in scientific activities.

Lecturer: Yahli Drucker, MSc student, under the supervision of Prof. Vitaly Shaferman (AE)

Lecturer: Dr. Vladimir Martinusi

Aerospace Faculty's Grad Students' research day and Best Posters Competition, Wed, May 7th, 12:30: