Space

Asteroid the size of 38 Lubavitcher Rebbes to pass Earth on Chabad head's yahrzeit - NASA

Asteroid 2003 LN6, the size of 38 Menachem Mendel Schneersons, is set to pass the Earth on June 18, the anniversary of the death of the Chabad movement leader.

An illustrative image of an asteroid orbiting the Earth.
A live feed shows SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the day of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York City, US, June 12, 2026.

Elon Musk claims SpaceX will be making $1 trillion by 2030, following $2 trillion IPO valuation

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

From Iron Dome to the final frontier: Hilla Haddad Chmelnik on Israel's defense legacy and the race

Damage at the site of a launchpad after an uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, US, May 29, 2026.

Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief says - report


Israeli hospital to join NASA, SpaceX mission to study microgravity’s effects on diseases

For this experiment, Sheba will partner with the US firm SpaceTango to grow several bacterial species aboard the ISS using a specially designed Earth-controlled system.

 Astronauts are seen inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying two veteran NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for nine months after the capsule undocked from the ISS to begin a journey to return to Earth March 18, 2025.

At least six tiny moons are orbiting us right now — and no one noticed

A new study suggests that at least six "minimoons" – rock fragments ejected from the Moon – are orbiting Earth at any given moment.

The Earth and the Moon

Chunk of Mars sells for $5.3 million at New York auction

NWA 16788 was discovered in Niger in Novermber 2023 and is approximately 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars ever found on Earth, according to Sotheby’s. 

 The meteorite NWA 16788, the largest known piece of Mars on Earth, is displayed during the press preview of Sotheby’s Natural History auction in New York City, U.S., July 8, 2025.

The image that forced NASA to clarify: There are no trees on Mars

A single photo that resurfaced sparked an online storm: Dark streaks resembling trees on the surface of Mars turned out to be an extraordinary natural phenomenon.

Mars

Dr. Shimrit Maman tapped as first woman to chair Israel Space Agency

Dr. Shimrit Maman will be the first woman to chair the Israel Space Agency steering committee. Her appointment comes amid a spotlight on the strategic importance of space technology.

Dr. Shimrit Maman is seen alongside Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel while being appointed the new chair of the Israel Space Agency.

NASA repairs Juno space probe camera from 600 million kilometers away

Jupiter and Earth were near their closest all year, but it still took over half an hour for a signal to go from Earth to the probe or vice-versa.

The north polar region of Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io was captured by the JunoCam imager aboard NASA’s Juno during the spacecraft’s 57th close pass of the gas giant on Dec. 30, 2023.

Space: Israel's newest front in war against terror proxies

Israel's Arrow missile defense system managed to intercept a Houthi missile above the Karman line. And in doing so, the world entered the age of space combat.

 A missile launched from Iran towards Israel is seen from Jerusalem, June 19, 2025.

National pride as Dror 1 launches: Congratulations to the State of Israel on the achievement

The CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries expressed excitement about today’s launch of the Dror 1 satellite, saying in an interview that it is already active and beginning to carry out its mission.

 Dror 1

Scientists detect the most massive black hole merger ever observed

Professor Mark Hannam stated, 'These are the largest black holes we have confidently measured using gravitational waves.'

 Scientists detect the most massive black hole merger ever observed.

The final frontier: IAI, SpaceX launch communications satellite in historic collaboration

After Israeli satellites dominated Iran, why didn't Israel launch its own advanced IAI satellite?

 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.