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Presentation Outline Introduction

Space in Modern LifeWhy & How ?

Israel in Space Strategic Methodology ISA - CNES Joint Initiative: (VENµS)

Vegetation and Environment monitoring New µicro- Satellite

Concluding Remarks

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Presentation’s Outline Introduction

Space in Modern Life Why & How ?

Israel in Space ISA - CNES Joint Initiative: (VENµS)

Vegetation and Environment Monitoring

New µicro- Satellite Future Programs Concluding Remarks

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SPACE TODAY The conquest of “SPACE” is recent in

mankind historyonly 65 years ago first rockets,

only 50 years ago first artificial moon -“Sputnik” only 40 years ago first human stepping on the

moon

Yet Space R&D is Essential: for exploring and understanding the universe for the protection of life on our planet as a key for the existence of modern society and

developed an economy based on a “know-how” for inspiring and educating our young generation for security and defense

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Presentation’s Outline Introduction

Space in Modern Life Why & How ?

Israel in Space ISA - CNES Joint Initiative: (VENµS)

Vegetation and Environment Monitoring

New µicro- Satellite Future Programs Concluding Remarks

620/04/23

SPACE TODAY The conquest of “SPACE” is recent in

mankind historyonly 65 years ago first rockets,

only 50 years ago first artificial moon -“Sputnik” only 40 years ago first human stepping on the

moon

Yet Space R&D is Essential: for exploring and understanding the universe for the protection of life on our planet as a key for the existence of modern society and

developed an economy based on a “know-how” for inspiring and educating our young generation for security and defense

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Space Evolution -Lessons Learned

Response to National or Specific Defense Needs

Transfer to Civilian Applications- “Dual Use”

A Core of Scientific or Technology “Breakthrough” Enables Usage, or a Driver for Services’ Cost Reduction

Often,

A Strategic Decision Established by Policy Makers

Israel’ Space Past to Present

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30 satellites in three Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) planes at 23616 km altitude

Navigation by Satellites -Case StudyNavigation by Satellites -Case Study

The Galileo Satellite ConstellationThe Galileo Satellite Constellation

Inclination 56 degrees