Israel Is Not Done With Space Yet
Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon tragically died on the Columbia Space Shuttle. His widow, Rona, honored his memory by creating a foundation that is inspiring and educating young adults and students across Israel. It was such an honor to meet this amazing woman. pic.twitter.com/h0Vz5DS1OE
— Jim Bridenstine (@JimBridenstine) July 14, 2018
NASA will consider sending another Israeli astronaut into space, Times Of Israel
“NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine met Thursday with Israel’s Science and Technology minister, Ofir Akunis, and they agreed to expand cooperation on issues including the international space station, space exploration, and earth science research, the Hebrew media Ynet website reported. Akunis expressed interest in sending a second Israeli astronaut into space and Bridenstine said the United States would consider the request, Haaretz newspaper reported.”
Columbia: Thinking Back – Looking Ahead, New Moon Rising
From the an event held on the one year anniversary of Columbia’s loss at the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC: “At the end of the event, Rona Ramon, Ilan’s widow, spoke last. “Our mission in space is not over” she told the hushed audience. “He was the first Israeli in space — that means there will be more.”
