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Israeli Astronaut Eytan Stibbe Appointed Chancellor of International Space University
Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe appointed Chancellor of International Space University, strengthening ties between global space institution and Israeli space sector.
Jerusalem, 21 July, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The International Space University (ISU) has appointed Israeli astronaut and entrepreneur Eytan Stibbe as its new Chancellor (President Emeritus).
Stibbe, a former fighter pilot and the second Israeli to fly in space, was unanimously elected by ISU’s Board of Trustees and will serve a three-year term. His appointment is expected to deepen ties between the global space institution and the Israeli space sector. Based in Strasbourg, France, ISU is a leading hub for space education and interdisciplinary training. Israeli alumni already number over 150, and Stibbe’s new role is seen as a boost for innovation and international collaboration.
