SpaceIL is a non-profit organization that strives to promote science and science education. In April of 2019, SpaceIL became the first private entity in history to reach the Moon with Beresheet1 and now working on its next mission, Beresheet2.
The SpaceIL vision has far outgrown the race to the moon. SpaceIL created the Beresheet effect in Israel. SpaceIL’s educational programming is underway and growing at full speed. Partnering with the Ministry of Education, the Davidson Institute, and the Weitzman Institute, SpaceIL is building exciting new curriculum for Israel students. Along with the iCenter in the US, SpaceIL is engaging with Jewish students across the country, demonstrating a new and innovative side of Israel.
Space and space exploration are the next frontier. The space industry has the potential to become a major growth engine for the Israeli economy.
The organization was founded in 2011, when three young Israeli engineers undertook upon themselves to enter the international GLXP competition. Today SpaceIL has nearly 10 full-time staff and more than 150 volunteers.
Our vision has far outgrown the race to the moon.
The team is committed to use the donations money to promote science and scientific education in Israel, to ensure that Israel will continue to live up to its reputation for excellence in these fields.
SpaceIL had the enthusiastic support of President Shimon Peres, IAI, Tel Aviv University, Weizmann Institution, Bezeq etc.
The launch of Beresheet2 is destined to be in the year 2024.
Donations are fully tax deductible in Israel, the U.S., and the U.K, and can also be made in Canadian dollars and Euro.