BGU Hosts Israel-Texas Space Collaboration Signing
BGU Hosts Israel-Texas Space Collaboration Signing
July 18, 2024
L-R : David Yaari, Texas Association of Business CEO Glenn Hamer, Israel Space Agency chairman and BGU professor Dan Blumberg, Texas Association of Business chairman Massey Villarreal
The Jerusalem Post – The Israel Space Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas Association of Business (TAB) to collaborate on space-based initiatives in the future.
The deal, signed at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) by TAB CEO Glenn Hamer and Israel Space Agency director Uri Oron, will help promote and facilitate business cooperation between Israeli and Texan space companies and organizations. It was also signed during a Texan legislative and economic development delegation to the Negev.
Texas is already home to a thriving space sector, with some aerospace companies operating in the Lone Star State, including Odyssey Space Research, SpaceX, Axiom Space, Blue Origin, Astrotech, Firefly Aerospace, and more. Even Israel’s own Elbit Systems has operations in Texas. Israel has also been making great strides in the space sector, and the Israel Space Agency is keen to help advance this sector.
“The signing of this MOU with the TAB is a testament to our commitment to bolstering Israel’s presence in the space industry. An industry that is increasingly developing and is a major engine in Israel’s growth,” Oron said in a statement.
“This agreement will promote collaboration between Israeli and Texan companies and institutions and pave the way for enhanced knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities. By working together, we aim to support the growth of the space sector in both regions, leveraging our collective expertise to advance space exploration and related industries.”
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