Space IL has announced the launch of the SpaceUP educational program, which has been adopted by around 15 classrooms across the country. Targeting the mid and high school students, this program makes the field of space engineering accessible, introducing them to the challenges of space missions and scientific research.
The program features learning through videos and interactive activities, hands-on work on a real space mission, and research. The program is offered in Hebrew and Arabic and company will expand the program and translate it into additional languages to engage schools and educational organizations worldwide.
The association’s engineering team is working on further spacecraft development, with a focus on landing technology. Space IL continues their efforts to raise the necessary funding to complete the Beresheet2 mission with a focus on the Government of Israel, the Knesset, partnering countries and private donors by, emphasizing the national and international, scientific, and educational importance of the mission.
The company achieved another significant milestone on the journey to the Moon. Mission engineers successfully simulated the landing of Beresheet2 on the Moon using an advanced simulator developed in collaboration with Sim Dot Space, an Israeli company founded by engineers who were involved in the Beresheet1 mission.
In this simulation, Beresheet2 successfully landed on the Moon, marking a significant step in testing the spacecraft’s design. The simulator replicates all phases of flight—from lunar capture to lander separation and the landing itself. The flawless landing in the simulator provided crucial insights, confirming that the lander and its control systems are well-designed and functioning properly.
As the firm advances toward the 2027 launch of Beresheet2, Space IL remains committed to technological excellence as well as inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers in Israel.
Additionally, the Merage Foundation has joined the distinguished ranks of donors supporting SpaceIL’s Beresheet2 mission to the moon. Founded in 1998 by David and Laura Mirage, the private philanthropic foundation is deeply rooted in Israel’s pioneering spirit, entrepreneurship, and innovation.This generous donation will contribute to the development of the Beresheet2 spacecraft and support SpaceIL’s educational initiatives. Among these is the new SpaceUP program, aimed at inspiring and educating the next generation of space engineers and scientists.